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Gilbert Paul JordanCanadian serial killer
Date of Birth: 12.12.1931
Country:  Canada |
Content:
- Biography of Gilbert Paul Jordan
- Early Crimes
- Modus Operandi
- The Investigation
- Legal Consequences
- After Release
- Final Arrest
- Death
Biography of Gilbert Paul Jordan
Gilbert Paul Jordan, also known as the "Boozing Barber," was a Canadian serial killer. Born in 1931, he was responsible for the deaths of at least 8 to 10 women between 1965 and 1988. Jordan became the first Canadian serial killer to use alcohol as a weapon.
Early Crimes
Jordan's criminal activities began in 1952 when he was charged with drunk driving, car theft, rape, kidnapping, and other similar offenses. He had a troubled relationship with alcohol himself, consuming nearly 1.5 liters of vodka every day.
Modus Operandi
Jordan would meet his victims at bars, inviting them to drink with him. While his companions became intoxicated, he would continue to pour alcohol down their throats, causing alcohol poisoning. The police initially did not suspect foul play as the deaths appeared to be natural, assuming that the victims' alcoholism contributed to their fatalities.
The Investigation
In 1965, the first known victim, Ivy Rose, was found dead in a Vancouver hotel room. Subsequent investigation revealed that Jordan had attempted to intoxicate at least 200 women over the course of eight years. Eventually, he was linked to the deaths of Mary Johnson, Barbara Paul, Mary Johns, Patricia Thomas, Patricia Andrew, and Vera Harry. There were also accusations of his involvement in the death of Vanessa Lee Buckner, although Jordan denied any responsibility.
Legal Consequences
Jordan was put under surveillance, and the detectives gathered the necessary evidence to charge him. In court, he was found guilty of Buckner's murder and sentenced to 15 years in prison. However, through appeals, his sentence was reduced to 9 years, and he only served a total of 6 years.
After Release
Upon his release, Jordan was placed under supervision and restricted from leaving Vancouver Island. In 2000, he was arrested for sexual harassment but was not convicted. In the same year, Jordan attempted to change his name officially, exploiting a loophole in the legislation. However, the law was soon changed to prevent such actions.
Final Arrest
In 2002, Jordan was arrested again for violating the terms of his parole when he tried to intoxicate another woman. He was sentenced to 15 months in prison and three years of supervision. Unfortunately, Jordan's freedom did not last long, as he was arrested once more in Winnipeg in 2004 for another parole violation.
Death
Gilbert Paul Jordan passed away in 2006. His final arrest came in 2004, after which he was taken into custody for violating the terms of his release. Jordan's criminal activities and the tragic deaths of his victims remain a dark chapter in Canadian history.
