Families of 4 Calgary victims of suspected American serial killers release statement

The families of four Calgary women believed to be victims of a serial killer from the United States have released statements honoring their loved ones and thanking investigators.

At a press conference in Edmonton on Friday, police said Eva Dvorak, 14; Patricia McQueen; 14, Melissa Rehorek 20; and Barbara McLean, 19, who were killed by Gary Allen Srery in the 1970s.

Each family made a statement to the police, which was later released to the media. The entire family thanked investigators for the closure and identification of a suspect in their deaths.

Patsy, as the McQueen family affectionately calls her, would have turned 62 today. He was one of 11 children in the family.

“Without them we still don't know what would have happened to our sister Patsy (Patricia) and her friend Eva. We are forever grateful and grateful that they never gave up on the girls,” the statement said, marking 48 years since she was taken from them.

“Over the years, we thought we'd never know what happened on that terrible day, but we never gave up hope that one day we would know the answers and finally find some comfort and closure. »

The McQueen family said Patsy was a normal teenager full of life, adventure and curiosity. She loved sports, music, singing and dancing, her family said.

“He made us all laugh at ourselves or each other. At the age of 14, she was very strong and independent. She couldn't wait until she was old enough to travel and see the world, but an evil monster took away all her hopes and dreams.” They wondered if she was a grandmother.

“Patsy… We love and miss you and you will always be in our hearts. May you rest in peace, our beautiful sister.”

The Dvorak family says the discovery helped lead to answers and closure in the 14-year-old girl's death.

The family said Eva's “bright smile and bubbly personality were infectious and would light up any room” and she was loved and cherished by her family and everyone who knew her.

“When Eva was with him, he did not sit still, he danced and sang at any time of the day. “He enjoyed spending time with his sisters and cousins ​​swimming, rollerblading and ice skating,” they said. “He will be truly loved and greatly missed.”

The Rehorek family said in a statement that Melissa was a “fun-loving, adventurous and hard-working person” and a reliable person.