Gary Allen Srery

Srery was born the first of three siblings in Oak Park near Chicago, Illinois, but moved to California with his family in the mid-1950s. ==Early criminal history==

Srery's criminal record in the United States is extensive, particularly for violent and sexual offenses. While little is documented about Srery's early life, his criminal history in the United States shows he was involved in multiple sexual offences starting in the 1960s. In 1966, Srery was classified as a "mentally disordered sex offender" by the State of California, resulting in his commitment to mental health custody. Subsequently, he was caught by the police, and faced a rape charge in Los Angeles but was released on bail. Shortly after, he failed to appear in court and fled the United States, reportedly crossing into Canada illegally. The lack of digital records and limited cross-border data-sharing at the time allowed him to remain illegally in Canada. While in Canada, Srery lived as a drifter, primarily residing in Alberta and British Columbia, and worked in casual or under-the-table jobs, often as a cook or a salesman. Srery's mobility, use of aliases, switches of vehicles and an ever-changing appearance allowed him to avoid scrutiny from law enforcement during his time in Canada. ==Murders==

• Eva Dvorak and Patricia McQueen, both 14, were murdered on February 14, 1976. Their bodies were discovered the next morning under the Happy Valley Overpass on Highway 1, west of Calgary. It was later determined they had been asphyxiated. Patricia, or Patsy as she was known, was one of 11 children and was said by her family to have been "full of life, adventure and curiosity" prior to her death. • Melissa Ann Rehorek, 20, was murdered in September 1976. She was found in a ditch along a gravel road. She had been strangled and signs of a struggle were present on her body. • Barbara Jean MacLean, 19, was murdered in February 1977. She left the Highlander Hotel after an argument with her boyfriend, and the next day her body was found. She was fully clothed but signs of a sexual assault were present. ==Later criminal history and deportation to the United States==

Srery continued living in Canada until his arrest in 1998 in New Westminster, British Columbia, for a violent sexual assault. He was subsequently imprisoned in Canada, and upon completion of his sentence in 2003, he was deported to the United States. The victim was said to have been significantly injured, suffering a stroke with limited mobility on her left side as a result. She would ultimately testify against him in trial for the assault, stating at a pivotal moment, "You damaged me... and I can't be repaired." He remained in prison in Idaho, serving a life sentence, until his death from natural causes in 2011. ==See also==