A convicted U.S. sexual predator, Gary Allen Sreary, killed at least four women in Canada after fleeing the country while on bail. He made his way to the Calgary area in Western Canada, where he hunted women. DNA advancements connected Srery to the 1976 murders of two 14-year-old girls, as well as the murders of a 20-year-old housekeeper and a 19-year-old bank employee. After almost five decades and 850 potential suspects, Srery was identified as the killer in 2023 through genetic genealogy.
While Srery died in a U.S. prison in 2011, Canadian authorities believe there may be more victims. He lived in Canada illegally from 1974 to 1998, adopting various aliases and leading a transient lifestyle. Srery was finally convicted in 1998 for sexual assault in Canada and deported to the U.S., where he was sentenced to life in prison. The RCMP created a map and timeline of his potential whereabouts in Canada, including Calgary, Alberta, and British Columbia. Authorities suspect that Srery may be responsible for more than just the four known murders.
One of Srery’s U.S. victims gave an emotional victim impact statement before he was sentenced to prison, recounting the irreversible damage the attack had caused her. Canadian authorities are determined to get justice for all of Srery’s potential victims and are asking for the public’s help in putting together a detailed timeline of his movements. The RCMP released a synopsis of each Canadian victim, honoring their memory and reminding the public to never forget the victims.
The RCMP urged anyone with information on Srery or any of his aliases to come forward. The hope is that families of the victims will finally have some closure and answers as to what happened to their loved ones. Despite the identification of Srery as the perpetrator, it does not undo the tragedy that occurred. Canadian authorities are committed to pursuing justice for all victims potentially linked to Srery’s crimes and encourage anyone with information to reach out to the Alberta RCMP Historical Crime Unit.
In summary, Gary Allen Srery, a convicted U.S. sexual predator, killed at least four women in Canada before fleeing the country while on bail. Through DNA advancements, he was identified as the killer in 2023, despite dying in a U.S. prison in 2011. Canadian authorities suspect there may be more victims and are investigating Srery’s potential involvement in other crimes. Victims’ families and the RCMP are seeking closure and justice after decades of uncertainty surrounding these cases.
