The Cult Queen of Canada from Uncover S15: "The Village 3" E4: A Murder is a Murder is a Murder
Jun 28, 2022
A married man is murdered in Montreal, sparking concerns of a serial killer. The investigation into the cold case leads to a person of interest. The potential connection to an unsolved murder and a violent robbery are explored, shedding light on the village's struggles with war, AIDS, and violence.
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Toronto Businessman Killed After Village Visit
- Brian Booth, a Yukon public servant, was found murdered in a Montreal hotel room after visiting gay bars in the Village.
- The scene was brutal: stabbed, strangled, gagged, and robbed, shocking his community back home.
Delay In Recognizing A Serial Pattern
- Detectives initially missed recognizing a pattern of gay-targeted murders in Montreal's Village.
- It took mounting murders and pressure before police reopened multiple cold cases as a possible serial pattern.
Old-School Detective Work In The Village
- Veteran investigator Roger Grand-Ré visited Village clubs and used contacts to gather leads on Booth's activities.
- His old-school work found suspects who had spent time with Booth but ultimately led to dead ends.