By Canadian Press

Alberta RCMP link four women killed in the 1970s to dead serial sex offender

May 17, 2024 | 2:04 AM

EDMONTON — RCMP in Alberta say they have linked the killings of four women in the 1970s to a serial sex offender.

They say the killer has since died.

Investigators with the historical homicide unit were scheduled to give a media briefing today in Edmonton.

Mounties say some details are sensitive and disturbing in nature.

But they say the killer may be responsible for more homicides.

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And they are hoping to get more information that may link the killer to other unsolved cases.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 17, 2024.

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