How DNA technology led to murder charges - nearly 40 years later - The Fifth Estate

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  • For decades, Toronto police tried to figure out who raped and killed two women mere months apart in 1983. To the family of one of them, he seemed like a ghost who had disappeared, leaving no clues. But he did leave DNA, finally leading to an arrest nearly 40 years later. The Fifth Estate takes you inside the remarkable search for a suspect.
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    DECEMBER 1, 2022
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  • @happyinparis
    @happyinparis 2 роки тому +929

    My Mom was murdered. It's a cold case. My heart goes out to the two brothers. There's no such thing as closure but justice is important.

    • @crcastillo615
      @crcastillo615 Рік тому +60

      I am so sorry. I know you will get to experience the same justice too soon.

    • @caseyruggles
      @caseyruggles Рік тому +45

      I'm very sorry that happened and I pray to the good Lord you will receive the Justice you're seeking there is hope now because of the advancements in DNA technology I also pray that you can have peace in your heart just know you're not alone there are many people that care and hope the best for you

    • @Walczyk
      @Walczyk Рік тому +9

      i bet it was a former lover

    • @donnamorgan2522
      @donnamorgan2522 Рік тому +18

      I’m really sorry-that’s gotta be hard.
      Attending the dbl funeral for a murdered couple was awful but the media pack outside makes it a stranger situation

    • @dawnemerson3604
      @dawnemerson3604 Рік тому +11

      So sorry Karen

  • @voyaristika5673
    @voyaristika5673 2 роки тому +844

    How many horrid criminals got nervous and sweaty when DNA technology started solving decades old crimes. No one was even dreaming of this in the 80s. Sci-fi, futuristic. What a wonderful thing.

    • @dinarusso3320
      @dinarusso3320 2 роки тому +2

      Or the 70s, I've seen a few murders from the 60s and 70s solved from 🧬 dna in the late 90s

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 2 роки тому +46

      Exactly!! I am glad that DNA catches them.

    • @ss-wu1vp
      @ss-wu1vp 2 роки тому +39

      Image what new technology will be able solve in 100 years.

    • @seahog1911
      @seahog1911 2 роки тому +34

      It’s one of only a few technologies I’m grateful for.

    • @busking6292
      @busking6292 2 роки тому +19

      I think the first person was Colin Pitchfork in 1986

  • @littlemikeism
    @littlemikeism Рік тому +90

    I'm so happy for you guys. I have a protective older sister. She has been a pillar in my 64 years on this earth. She looms large in my life even today. Hearing you talk about Erin, my Debbie comes to mind. I know Erin would be so proud of you three. Your family is beautiful. Handsome men.

  • @patriciamartinez6949
    @patriciamartinez6949 2 роки тому +151

    I lost a child to a drunk driver so I know pain but I can not imagine the pain of knowing that a family member has been taken in this horrific fashion and not knowing who the killer is. We all need a brother like this!!!

    • @miaknig3130
      @miaknig3130 Рік тому +4

      IDK how parents survive the loss of a child, I'm not sure I could. I've seen quite a few young people/ child cases lately eg Gannon Stauch & Moscow idaho, and I'm baffled by

    • @shreyamishra916
      @shreyamishra916 Рік тому +5

      I'm so sorry. Hugs.

    • @madelyncorey3490
      @madelyncorey3490 Рік тому +3

      Sending you love.

    • @leleenpretorius7932
      @leleenpretorius7932 Рік тому +1

      I can't image how you managed your pain

    • @jenniferg6818
      @jenniferg6818 10 місяців тому

      I'm so sorry for your loss. What a tragedy.

  • @wade0921
    @wade0921 2 роки тому +259

    I don't know if I could be a homicide detective but those of you who choose this profession, my respect and reverence to you. Thank you for bringing criminals to justice and closure to loved ones.

  • @greyjay9202
    @greyjay9202 11 місяців тому +38

    High marks to Erin's family, and to the detectives of the Toronto police service, for never giving up.

  • @annazaman9657
    @annazaman9657 2 роки тому +555

    How does a person so heartless not have a criminal record. These two were his only victims? That's the most frightening thing of all, the most ordinary people are capable of the most heinous of crimes

    • @gabrielleandrew542
      @gabrielleandrew542 2 роки тому +57

      That is the thing that is so disturbing to me

    • @akosua8779
      @akosua8779 2 роки тому +69

      @@gabrielleandrew542 extremely disturbing like is he connected to other crimes petty or henious or was this his two thrill kills and decided just gonna move on with his life....just mind boggling for someone to do that and just live life for 4 decades

    • @elainemarten2147
      @elainemarten2147 2 роки тому +116

      it only means he wasn't caught, it doesn't mean anything else

    • @tbprofile1295
      @tbprofile1295 2 роки тому +23

      He's not exactly ordinary.

    • @okachobired5856
      @okachobired5856 2 роки тому +115

      It's possible he has committed other crimes where DNA wasn't found

  • @flyoverurbangarden4315
    @flyoverurbangarden4315 Рік тому +77

    That photo of the killer when he is young is so disturbing. He looks as light hearted and innocent as the victim's photos. As if he's just a happy person with no darkness instead of a cold blooded killer. What a waste of their lives.

    • @majorkade
      @majorkade 4 місяці тому +1

      Fairly normal. Look at politicians. Always smiling, shaking hands and holding babies. 😅

    • @wk1810
      @wk1810 Місяць тому +2

      His smile doesn't reach his eyes, though. A genuine smile affects the eyes also -- like, the person smiles with their whole face.

  • @NOTHINGATALLYET
    @NOTHINGATALLYET Рік тому +137

    How do you NOT call police or go check it out after hearing a woman scream 4 times!? Shame on them......

  • @selecttravelvacations7472
    @selecttravelvacations7472 2 роки тому +354

    I love hearing about crimes solved w Genetic Genealogy! If I were a young person, I’d want to go into this field for sure! Let ALL crimes be solved!

    • @SamStone1964
      @SamStone1964 2 роки тому +24

      We can contribute by uploading our DNA onto sites such as Gedmatch.

    • @olgagr7136
      @olgagr7136 Рік тому +17

      This is a Time of Cold Case Revolution. Thanks to the Science and Thanks to Internet.

    • @nillyk5671
      @nillyk5671 Рік тому +7

      Anyone can get into genetic genealogy ;)
      You can do it as a hobby.

    • @Sun-s6n
      @Sun-s6n Рік тому +8

      Me too if I were younger I would love to investigate the cold cases

    • @kaythegardener
      @kaythegardener Рік тому +8

      One of the original genetic forensic genealogists started her career in this field after she retired from a career as a patent attorney & is still going strong a decade later -- Barbara Rae-Ventner!! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Rae-Venter

  • @robbpowell194
    @robbpowell194 2 роки тому +454

    This is the quality of CBC content I grew up with. This is The Fifth Estate ACTUALLY being the fifth estate. You continue to be a beacon of light in a rapidly dimming quality of actual news from our national broadcaster. And.. kudos to the TPD for bringing closure to the families...

    • @ShaunsCollectibles
      @ShaunsCollectibles 2 роки тому +32

      Agree 100%.
      The Fifth Estate is one of the few shows on our state broadcaster that isn’t an absolute embarrassment.

    • @robbpowell194
      @robbpowell194 2 роки тому +14

      @@ShaunsCollectibles I actually took pride in our programming in a home boy sort of way. My disillusionment was slow and painful and it is now complete. 🍁

    • @ShaunsCollectibles
      @ShaunsCollectibles 2 роки тому +2

      @@robbpowell194 The National is completely unwatchable. It’s become the propaganda arm of the Liberal Party of Canada.
      I get you, it wasn’t always like this, but I don’t see how the CBC can be reformed.

    • @robbpowell194
      @robbpowell194 2 роки тому +4

      @@ShaunsCollectibles ✔

    • @plum_loco
      @plum_loco 2 роки тому +15

      I love the Fifth Estate. We used to have some good investigative programs like Dateline in the USA, but most have gone completely downhill in objectivity and now too sensationalistic and just dreadful to watch altogether.

  • @deborahwilliamson5655
    @deborahwilliamson5655 Рік тому +189

    I love what her brother said, "It's an answer, but not closure." That's absolutely true!!!

  • @PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts
    @PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts 2 роки тому +580

    I am so happy for the brothers, imagine 39 years of looking at everyone suspiciously.

    • @thebeasters
      @thebeasters 2 роки тому +3

      It wasn't pigs, it was science

    • @SjofnBM1989
      @SjofnBM1989 2 роки тому +24

      @@thebeasters I think you responded to the wrong comment

    • @voyaristika5673
      @voyaristika5673 2 роки тому +12

      I know! How crimes affect victim's loved ones forever isn't often the focus. I guess you end up in a very different life than you were living before.

    • @TeeKoon
      @TeeKoon 2 роки тому +15

      @@voyaristika5673 it's like loosing part of your soul,

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 2 роки тому +5

      @@TeeKoon No, it's losing. Not loose.

  • @sanaullah6182
    @sanaullah6182 2 роки тому +186

    Lot of applaud and huge appreciations for Toronto police and fifth estate. So happy that finally the murderer is arrested.

    • @laikanbarth
      @laikanbarth 2 роки тому +3

      The Toronto police did not solve the case. A lab in Texas did and then taught them about genetic DNA.

    • @sanaullah6182
      @sanaullah6182 2 роки тому +5

      @@laikanbarth thanks for update. But it is always a collective effort by different departments.

  • @pamlaw5959
    @pamlaw5959 Рік тому +77

    It is so heart-wrenching what happened to these women 40 years ago. That the police never gave up is wonderful and the brothers never gave up seeking the answer. It took 40 years but the killer was found. God Bless these families

  • @maejohannsebastian7142
    @maejohannsebastian7142 2 роки тому +526

    My greatest respect for the police officers who never gave up. Salute from Germany, Sirs!

    • @thebeasters
      @thebeasters 2 роки тому +6

      It wasn't pigs, it was science

    • @shendaraalshedir1933
      @shendaraalshedir1933 2 роки тому +11

      Merry 🎄 Christmas to you in Germany!🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦

    • @shendaraalshedir1933
      @shendaraalshedir1933 2 роки тому +47

      @@thebeasters You could be a little less rude and alot more accurate. Absolutely science won the day, but DNA doesn't walk out of the lab by itself, it needs humans to do the foot work & investigating.🇨🇦

    • @cutesmileb00tay
      @cutesmileb00tay 2 роки тому +5

      Absolutely, what would society do without them.?!
      .. oh wait I know... we'd be in trouble or even worse

    • @cutesmileb00tay
      @cutesmileb00tay 2 роки тому +15

      Canada here !!! 😘🤗
      A Merry Christmas N a very Happy New Year 2023 to each and everyone of YOU

  • @ShaunsCollectibles
    @ShaunsCollectibles 2 роки тому +187

    The Fifth Estate is one of the few shows on CBC worth watching!

    • @arcanondrum6543
      @arcanondrum6543 Рік тому

      Beware. "Dateline" and others like it in the USA started out well but have devolved into only "crime already solved, narrated slowly to stretch it to a full hour (with many commercials)". It's bad but successful such that "60 Minutes" (a program that remains good in Australia) has followed "Dateline" down the sewer and completely ignored corporate crime to again; discuss cases where someone is already in prison. The point is; It distracts the public.

    • @annsumner8570
      @annsumner8570 7 місяців тому +3

      Just on you tube.

  • @happytrails699
    @happytrails699 2 роки тому +118

    so sad some of these murderers were able to live many years of their life free

  • @SundudeCAN
    @SundudeCAN 2 роки тому +250

    I'm very glad to see these families receive some measure of justice after all the years. As someone who had three family members murdered 44 years ago, with no arrests in all that time, I completely understand their pain and suffering.

    • @robbpowell194
      @robbpowell194 2 роки тому +24

      I have no words...

    • @CJMGalaxy
      @CJMGalaxy 2 роки тому +40

      I know it’s still unlikely, but with the advances in forensics recently, I truly hope that someday you get answers if nothing else.

    • @randibgood
      @randibgood 2 роки тому +34

      Sorry for your family's loss. That must still be devastating, even after so much time. Maybe these advancements can give you and your loved ones some justice soon.☮️

    • @bettyboop-xg6jo
      @bettyboop-xg6jo 2 роки тому +14

      How awful for you.

    • @llamamama2910
      @llamamama2910 2 роки тому +16

      I’m so sorry

  • @dellahicks7231
    @dellahicks7231 2 роки тому +154

    Not only is it amazing that genealogy is assisting in solving so many cold cases, but to give credit where it is due, to those investigators that so many years ago, had the foresight to gather evidence in the hope that one day the technology would catch up.
    Unfortunately that is not the situation with all cold cases, however I am pleasantly surprised how often it does.
    I am so pleased for the families, and hopefully now the souls of the deceased can be at full rest. 🕊

    • @Pippi-Longstocking
      @Pippi-Longstocking 2 роки тому +22

      Kudos to families who share their DNA so that crimes can be solved.

    • @dellahicks7231
      @dellahicks7231 2 роки тому +11

      @@Pippi-Longstocking Absolutely, without them the other side of the equation would be left vacant, nothing to match to the DNA.

    • @sandrabentley8111
      @sandrabentley8111 2 роки тому +8

      There has to be DNA evidence. As long as that is present and confirmed as being from a perpetrator, then all cold cases could potentially be solved.

    • @dinkster1729
      @dinkster1729 2 роки тому +4

      @@sandrabentley8111 There have to be family members trying to find all their relatives, too, or there would be not DNA matches on what? GEDmatch?

  • @lindasue8719
    @lindasue8719 2 роки тому +55

    Goosebumps and tears. ❤️ Thank you to the multitude of people involved in bringing these cases to this point, and thank you CBC for this production. ❤️

  • @nameetanarayan1336
    @nameetanarayan1336 2 роки тому +29

    So good to see that the brother never gave up. People would have let go of this situation but glad it worked in their favor

  • @Exacqua
    @Exacqua 2 роки тому +56

    A neighbor heard 4 screams at 1:30 am and didn’t call the police?

  • @RawOlympia
    @RawOlympia 2 роки тому +421

    The pain is unbearable, what a great loss, what a loving family. DNA cannot bring people back, but it can at least put some perpetrators behind bars.

    • @nlx78
      @nlx78 2 роки тому +12

      I should stop smoking, spitting and the like, I don't want my DNA to be at a place where maybe later a body is left. Other than that, yeah sure great for the family to know who did it and put these people behind bars.

    • @endless3cho
      @endless3cho 2 роки тому +12

      @@nlx78 I wonder what the likelihood of that ever happening would be. I guess it depends on where and with who you surround yourself.

    • @TheGuinever
      @TheGuinever 2 роки тому +1

      @@endless3cho are you blaming the victim?

    • @leanneclark4957
      @leanneclark4957 2 роки тому

      Ww

    • @leanneclark4957
      @leanneclark4957 2 роки тому

      Q 2s

  • @zuzellogan5613
    @zuzellogan5613 2 роки тому +76

    Finally, Susan Tice and Erin Gilmore got justice as well as their families. The perpetrator was caught after 39 years which is a long time waiting for the families having a murderer roaming free. DNA and the Genealogy science are good tools now to apprehend criminals. And as time goes by, there will be more advanced science and technology to apprehend criminals quicker .

    • @selecttravelvacations7472
      @selecttravelvacations7472 2 роки тому

      The good thing too is we can use the same tech to catch more current criminals now. No more getting 39 years to wait around. Justice always waits when necessary, but now it can pounce!

  • @therealdeal3672
    @therealdeal3672 2 роки тому +70

    The pain of the loss of their sister from the three siblings is deeply palpable. A heartbreaking loss. Glad the perpetrator was finally brought to Justice.

  • @bec5250
    @bec5250 2 роки тому +17

    I wish I had a brother who cared half so much about me. Glad he finally had some small degree of justice.

  • @isabellelecot2780
    @isabellelecot2780 2 роки тому +89

    Proof that dedicated officiers make a difference. Technology is truly remarkable! Wishing to send the families healing prayers and comforting hugs.
    The Fifth Estate is the BEST!

  • @sv8700
    @sv8700 2 роки тому +61

    Kudos to TPS Officers who worked on the case. "The Professionals"!

  • @johnnyk.2911
    @johnnyk.2911 2 роки тому +39

    I'm just surprised that the Fifth Estate, given that it is a CBC production, hasn't disabled the comment section. Perhaps it is because this is a feel good story. Regardless, much respect to the detectives involved in solving this cold case, and I hope the family can finally begin the healing process. 🙏

  • @billcarter9824
    @billcarter9824 2 роки тому +18

    I have to wonder how many women and girls this monster has "disappeared without a trace" in his lifetime.

  • @ferdiecassel3697
    @ferdiecassel3697 Рік тому +71

    So this guy has roamed free for almost 40 years and he gets a media ban on information that could lead to other crimes he's committed? He will never have to feel the pain and horror he perpetrated on his victims. His rights as a cold blooded murderer should never, ever be allowed to interfere IN ANY WAY with this or any investigation he may be involved in. The families have suffered enough.

    • @angeloddrev
      @angeloddrev Рік тому +16

      Agree. Update, he has pleaded guilty on the 5th October 2023 and his sentence for the two murders is expected on December 14 2023.

    • @shreyamishra916
      @shreyamishra916 Рік тому +4

      ​@@angeloddrevwoah. Hope he gets to spend the rest of his life behind bars

    • @judydunlop1964
      @judydunlop1964 Рік тому +1

      Thank you​@@angeloddrev

    • @patmccoy8758
      @patmccoy8758 11 місяців тому +5

      @@angeloddrev Any further updates since December 14, 2023?

    • @Ketowski
      @Ketowski 9 місяців тому

      It’s probably to protect otter members of his family after all this time. The lack of a media ban led to Bernardo victims going through unnecessary suffering.
      A media ban doesn’t mean there aren’t investigations. The name is known so anyone who has had information was able to come forward.

  • @maryt2196
    @maryt2196 2 роки тому +32

    "We are coming"...love.that line from the detective...it's a wonderful thought to know killers are out there worried about that knock on their door..makes me almost giddy thinking about it

  • @MIMAFAITHFRIDA1
    @MIMAFAITHFRIDA1 2 роки тому +240

    I live in Puerto Rico. I love this show. Hope that one day, this technology be used for cold cases here. I admire the absolute dedication of all cold cases detectives. These two families needed justice. At last, after so many years of waiting, it has arrived. May both both families find peace in their hearts. May both victims finally rest in peace.

    • @polaroidwhite9037
      @polaroidwhite9037 2 роки тому

      Tons of rogue dna floating around out there in puerto rico

    • @SweetChicagoGator
      @SweetChicagoGator 2 роки тому +3

      Is the DNA technology not used in Puerto Rico yet?
      I am bewildered by that?

    • @MIMAFAITHFRIDA1
      @MIMAFAITHFRIDA1 2 роки тому +4

      @@SweetChicagoGator Yes, the "normal" type of DNA testing and profiling is done here but the other much more advanced DNA technology test as portrayed in this case/video has yet to be used here as of December, 2022.

    • @airsickspace9272
      @airsickspace9272 2 роки тому

      There’s some cases where I live such as a John Doe who was super young beaten to death floating in a river

    • @marilynwillett804
      @marilynwillett804 2 роки тому +5

      Rest in peace if as Jesus told Nicodemus '' You must be born again to enter heaven''. Turn to Him.

  • @carolereynolds580
    @carolereynolds580 2 роки тому +70

    The brothers’ countenances before the murderer was found and after is so beautiful and so healing. ❤

  • @SandraEKitchen
    @SandraEKitchen 2 роки тому +50

    I’m expecting so many more cases to be closed through genetic genealogy! I’m so happy for these families finally finding peace!!

  • @KerryEriksson
    @KerryEriksson 2 роки тому +97

    Love how Genetic Geneology is working to solve old cases...

    • @Emiliapocalypse
      @Emiliapocalypse 2 роки тому +8

      I just hope laws don’t get changed to prevent it. While I totally agree with privacy, apparently European privacy laws don’t allow genetic genealogy from being used to solve cases. I’d hate for that to be the case in North America

  • @sherriepectol9324
    @sherriepectol9324 2 роки тому +24

    I can't imagine having to live with this tragedy. I'm happy for this family. But now trying to convict this person is still a long way off. I hope there is a total completion and conviction of this guy.

  • @LaDeLaO
    @LaDeLaO 2 роки тому +77

    Although I am in US, I so enjoy this program- y’all do a great job!

    • @Alexandra-zp3gr
      @Alexandra-zp3gr 2 роки тому +17

      Thanks also to that Texas lab that reached out to Toronto detectives to crack this case.Great teamwork!

    • @NancyMcIntyre-iq6og
      @NancyMcIntyre-iq6og 10 місяців тому

      👍👍👍😁

    • @mangos2888
      @mangos2888 8 місяців тому

      We don't have the journalistic laws that Canada has that helps them stick to facts

    • @enigmaticbeing7796
      @enigmaticbeing7796 7 місяців тому +1

      Watch 48 hours

  • @judycooper9103
    @judycooper9103 2 роки тому +26

    Powerful and so encouraging for everyone who is waiting and needing closure on these senseless crimes that rob families of a normal life while waiting for justice to be done. Thank you for never giving up.

  • @Rtu776
    @Rtu776 2 роки тому +25

    "He was like a ghost with the gravity of the situation weighing on him."
    No. He's a sociopath with no conscience who posts on social media about how great his life is.

  • @TheDot
    @TheDot 2 роки тому +104

    Omg such a heartbreaking story. The brothers 💔 had me in tears, their love and dedication to their sister is incredible. Huge respect to them, the family, and investigators... Your courage and tenacity is admirable 🙏 deep respect. You did it, good overruled! 🌹

    • @Ketowski
      @Ketowski 9 місяців тому

      Some people will do anything for family, others treat family members like dirt.

  • @michelecorbeil5449
    @michelecorbeil5449 2 роки тому +34

    Sean and Kaelin, you are loyal and loving brothers, you have carried a heavy burden for 40+ years to ensure justice for your sister Erin, I wish you rest and peace.

  • @krmccarrell
    @krmccarrell 2 роки тому +26

    I gotta say, when I saw the evidence room at 4:20 and those orange, perfectly labeled rows of boxes, I just knew that a couple of ladies had done that. Awhh, the unsung heros of law enforcement . . . . .

    • @martinasikk6162
      @martinasikk6162 2 роки тому +2

      Yes. The unsung heroes of law enforcement…..greetings from Sweden

  • @DreamingCatStudio
    @DreamingCatStudio 2 роки тому +6

    Kudos to the dedication and commitment of LE to close these cold cases.

  • @Shiloie
    @Shiloie Рік тому +9

    Excellent documentary making. Such a poignant journey for these poor families. Thanks Fifth Estate-2nd to none in your genre.

  • @kylieknight2365
    @kylieknight2365 Рік тому +10

    At least this guy wasn’t dead and will pay for his crimes

  • @theresahenderson3534
    @theresahenderson3534 Рік тому +8

    What, the neighbors heard multiple screams then someone passing by and didn't call the police. I don't get it.

  • @heatherthompson9117
    @heatherthompson9117 2 роки тому +26

    Genealogy is really cool and its solving a lot of crimes and unknown people. I'm happy this family finally got justice

  • @nancyecuer402
    @nancyecuer402 2 роки тому +50

    It’s hard to believe that he murdered only 2 women.

    • @traceeteeter9875
      @traceeteeter9875 2 роки тому +15

      @R Voit Oh good grief. That’s not what she meant and you know it. 🙄

    • @elleshock4571
      @elleshock4571 2 роки тому +5

      I thought the same thing

    • @williamf4544
      @williamf4544 2 роки тому +4

      12 murders

    • @elizabethkavanagh3411
      @elizabethkavanagh3411 9 місяців тому

      God Bless Our Police officer s......Thank you for your bravery

  • @Lkhrobertson
    @Lkhrobertson 2 роки тому +7

    So refreshing and unusual to hear the comment that the family was too upset to be interviewed. Bless them.

  • @gritskennedy5007
    @gritskennedy5007 2 роки тому +47

    SO WHEN YOU HEAR A WOMAN SCREAMING YOU CALL POLICE ISNT THAT A MENTALLY SOLID PERSONS NORMAL REACTION? WHY NOT CALL POLICE?

  • @ruthhaught4296
    @ruthhaught4296 2 роки тому +52

    I am so glad for your family to finally get the answers you've been yearning for. To many years go by with nothing.

    • @stfuplsok
      @stfuplsok 2 роки тому

      Ruth Haught Too* many

    • @ruthhaught4296
      @ruthhaught4296 2 роки тому

      @youtuber as I recall *too means also. I'm picky too. Therefore I think I'm right.

    • @stfuplsok
      @stfuplsok 2 роки тому

      @@ruthhaught4296 yeah but not "to* many" as you stated. So it's wrong.

    • @ruthhaught4296
      @ruthhaught4296 2 роки тому

      @@stfuplsok thanks that does sound familiar.

  • @brucechambers9680
    @brucechambers9680 2 роки тому +62

    I'm so happy this and the other family will finally have some closure. Now may justice prevail.Thank you to the wonderful lab techs and officers who never gave up.God bless you all.

  • @mmay6621
    @mmay6621 6 місяців тому +2

    The man who confessed to the brutal 1983 murders of two women in Toronto has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 21 years.

  • @crystalcoonce7919
    @crystalcoonce7919 2 роки тому +27

    He is the best reporter!!!!’ I really feel he has he’s heart in every report he does
    Thank yoi

  • @Zknwlf
    @Zknwlf Рік тому +5

    The quality of this recording is superb. Kudos to camera-work!

  • @dogphlap6749
    @dogphlap6749 Рік тому +8

    If you were wondering what happened to Calvin Hoover, according to Google he took his own life at his home in Port Hope, Ont., in 2015.

  • @LindaCasey
    @LindaCasey 2 роки тому +40

    Tears .. tears of joy .. tears of sadness .. tears for for the victims and for all of those who have had to suffer this same horrible fate.😥

  • @phyllis9750
    @phyllis9750 Рік тому +11

    AS USUAL, Hooray for SCIENCE!
    So sorry for your loss. Now justice can be done!

  • @delib636
    @delib636 2 роки тому +17

    The brothers testimony made me cry 😢 😭Although he is an adult now, it's so sad to hear a child's point of view

  • @jomama5186
    @jomama5186 Рік тому +6

    The coverage of your content is super important. Thank you for all you do to make this channel possible.🧡🙏

  • @sallywillis610
    @sallywillis610 2 роки тому +15

    You two brothers are so inspiring and wonderful. You have made a huge and positive difference in my life. You will never know.

  • @soiledbear2051
    @soiledbear2051 2 роки тому +24

    Outstanding work by the Boys in Blue....and the brothers who never surrendered!

    • @soiledbear2051
      @soiledbear2051 2 роки тому

      @R Voit ....Who were also part of the police force....duh.....

  • @hannannah1uk
    @hannannah1uk 2 роки тому +17

    "Advances in science" by a genius British scientist. Well done Alec Jeffries. You changed crime investigation forever. 👏 #GeneticFingerprinting #DNAProfiling

  • @stargazeronesixseven
    @stargazeronesixseven Рік тому +11

    🙏 Thank You So Much for the Toronto Investigating Officers & the DNA Teams in these cases for their dedication & sacrifices to finally solved the murders of Erin & Susan & gave the respective families their Justice & Closures ... 🙏 🌍🕊🇨🇦

  • @marycopeland4049
    @marycopeland4049 2 роки тому +25

    Thank you for acknowledging by name, in the ‘more’ information, the numerous individuals involved in the final resolution of this 40yr-old intricate puzzle. Only with their perseverance and never-say-never attitudes was this possible.

  • @delishme2
    @delishme2 2 роки тому +59

    Othram , Nonolabs and Genetic phenotyping ( getting a physical image of their facial features from available DNA) have been essential in solving many, many cases now. Nanolabs even has some of the cases on their website. Well done to all those that helped to solve these cases.

  • @janleslie7163
    @janleslie7163 2 роки тому +12

    The brother that never gave up he's the best brother a girl could ever have God bless him ❤️ 🙏

    • @Hillr2249
      @Hillr2249 9 місяців тому +1

      Two brothers

  • @ElsieDee001
    @ElsieDee001 2 роки тому +5

    This brings hope to so many long-grieving families. To have this closure is a definite relief.

  • @84americanwoman
    @84americanwoman 2 роки тому +16

    I love these cold cases being solved by forensic genealogy all over the world. Killers still alive, should be very nervous!

  • @rubydawn1
    @rubydawn1 2 роки тому +18

    I got my DNA done for this reason I thought you just never know. I found out the man that I thought was my father was not my father There are no secrets with DNA.I do not want to dig deeper to who he is but my reason was when I read about all the cold case file being solved I thought you just never know.

    • @SamStone1964
      @SamStone1964 2 роки тому

      Aren't you too curious to not dig deeper?

    • @rubydawn1
      @rubydawn1 2 роки тому +3

      @@SamStone1964 not at all I actual was not sure I saw someone that was a half sibling that I did not know I spoke to them on ancestry was like why is this person a half sibling. got my sister to do her DNA and found out she was my half sister and a cousin was her cousin but had no connection to me. Ancestry is very cool I could go back 3 generations on my mothers side before I even did it gives you so much information.

    • @SamStone1964
      @SamStone1964 2 роки тому +3

      @@rubydawn1 I had my DNA tested many years ago and was hoping my father was not my father. But alas he was. You're correct about there being no secrets with DNA.

  • @bozkurtburhan6
    @bozkurtburhan6 2 роки тому +21

    I am not related to this family but I felt their pain deeply.

  • @KindnessMatters-uy8mq
    @KindnessMatters-uy8mq 2 роки тому +35

    Truth always comes to light. My heart goes out to the family that had to endure time of not knowing. I hope you find some peace now. So sorry for your loss. 🙏

    • @oldtimer7635
      @oldtimer7635 2 роки тому

      "Truth always comes to light" Unfortunately I dare to say it doesn´t. This case was exceptional. There are hundrets of thousands of people missing in US as we speak. Many will be found, in a way or another, but many won´t. Praise the science, do not try to prevent its development. It works, unlike some other "methods".

    • @notpurrfect6397
      @notpurrfect6397 2 роки тому +1

      Not always. How many unsolved murders were committed by strangers who kept their secrets to the grave?

    • @flyingrover9022
      @flyingrover9022 2 роки тому +1

      @@notpurrfect6397 thank you! Truth rarely come to light….good this family has some type of closure.

  • @sandram9330
    @sandram9330 2 роки тому +22

    Finally justice for Erin & her family. Thank you to both of the detectives in charge of this case. Erin an Angel, your heavenly soul can rest at peace. Sean, thank you for keeping Erin's name alive. I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. 💔

    • @PHlophe
      @PHlophe 2 роки тому +3

      Saundra, and its sad the mommqa passed before this .

  • @johnryan2193
    @johnryan2193 2 роки тому +12

    Rest in peace Erin , may your soul fly free of this world of evil .

  • @JimmyWorld
    @JimmyWorld Рік тому +4

    In case anyone wants an update, the suspect recently plead guilty to the charges. He will be sentenced in December.

  • @joel6221
    @joel6221 2 роки тому +11

    i hope every rapist who hasn't been caught YET are all losing a LOT of sleep.

  • @charliekezza
    @charliekezza 2 роки тому +9

    And this is the perfect example of why police should keep any and all evidence from unsolved murders or disappearances

    • @SamStone1964
      @SamStone1964 2 роки тому

      And have procedures in place so it doesn't inadvertently get "lost" as happens over and over again especially in Australia.

  • @ivetteromanroberto
    @ivetteromanroberto Рік тому +5

    It seems that the murderer lived a steady and charitable lifestyle years after the killing. (33:06 ) How is this possible?

  • @catherinecole3978
    @catherinecole3978 2 роки тому +24

    I hope that one day someone will write a book about this case that will be as compelling as the book about the Golden State Killer was- "I'll Be Gone in the Dark- The Hunt for the Golden State Killer" by Michelle McNamara (2018). The uses and abuses of public shared ancestry web sites is always open to discussion. But, equally as compelling, are the advances in the research of DNA technology. Los Angeles alone has 10,000! unsolved cold cases. We have 700 cases here in Ontario. Could Christine Jessop's killer have been found earlier? Would the killer of Erin Gilmour and Susan Tice in 1983 have been brought to justice earlier? I was planning to move to Toronto in 1984, and the rapes and murders of single women in some of my old stomping grounds in 1983 really gave me pause for thought! We are never going to be able to totally eliminate these types of crimes. But, DNA technology can give us the tools to better identify suspects. This reporting by The Fifth Estate was very well done.

  • @davidnorth3411
    @davidnorth3411 2 роки тому +16

    To hear the loving brother first hearing of the news ,The loss of her still unsettling, the culprit can’t turn the corner and walk away anymore , retraced to the evidence , Erin would say , sleep now little brother.

  • @margiestasik8788
    @margiestasik8788 7 місяців тому +2

    The narrative in her book describing her beauty is wonderful. My chest is aching listening to that passage

  • @Wherethewindblows524
    @Wherethewindblows524 2 роки тому +6

    It gets so tiring hearing how far our justice system goes to protect criminals. Im so glad DNA broke this open!

  • @trudiemooy9676
    @trudiemooy9676 2 роки тому +7

    What a devoted brother/s and Investigative team!

  • @landang7906
    @landang7906 2 роки тому +4

    @15:42 What kind of a neighbour is that? hearing people scream at 1:30 in the moring and doesn't call the police right away?

  • @symbiot5984
    @symbiot5984 5 місяців тому +2

    This is awesome using DNA and genealogy, as a retiree it would be an honor to participate in such investigations by doing the background legwork and tasks to assist.

  • @robertsine8812
    @robertsine8812 2 роки тому +10

    Incredible someone of this calibre can commit such acts and, go on living a perceivably happy life. Despicable. My thoughts and prayers.

    • @wcolautti
      @wcolautti 2 роки тому

      Old this caliber? What does that mean?

  • @patriciajrs46
    @patriciajrs46 2 роки тому +16

    I'm so sorry for your loss. That close to the holidays is awfully terrible. A loss in our own family, just before Thanksgiving hurts us every year. Your case has a criminal. Ours was a surgery, failure in recovery. Not the same thing, I know. Very sorry for your loss.

  • @AnneBoleyn-qg5pj
    @AnneBoleyn-qg5pj 2 роки тому +15

    Excellent police work and excellent presentation thank you

  • @SticksAandstonesBozo
    @SticksAandstonesBozo 26 днів тому +2

    I always imagine all the old serial killers hearing about genetic DNA investigations becoming a thing.

  • @cgordon1386
    @cgordon1386 2 роки тому +15

    Heart breaking, love and light to the families.

  • @gerryjamieson1861
    @gerryjamieson1861 Рік тому +14

    This story was well done and my applause goes to the families who persevered. I happened to come across this video while working on my computer. I wanted to listen to a crime drama which helps keep me focused. After watching the beginning warning of content I randomly clicked on the timeline to get an idea of the content. To my surprise I clicked on the exact moment two guy are carrying out the body of Erin Gilmour. The guy with the large amount of red hair, is me. I was shocked. Back in the day I worked for a company that was contracted to remove human remains. Sadly I don't remember Erin's case but I am so very happy that the killer was caught. Well done detectives!!

  • @banjiegirl2001
    @banjiegirl2001 2 роки тому +4

    A well put together documentary, thank you.

  • @vickiehadd4324
    @vickiehadd4324 2 роки тому +6

    UNIMAGINABLE PAIN THIS FAMILY HAS ENDURED BY THE HANDS OF A KILLER!! GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY.

  • @trudiellen8712
    @trudiellen8712 2 роки тому +5

    Thank goodness the police never gave up! Well done & thank goodness for DNA! So sorry for the loss of your loved ones.

  • @allhoneyqt
    @allhoneyqt 2 роки тому +14

    Nicole Morin disappeared in Etobicoke in 1984. Her body was never found. I wonder if this guy was responsible for her disappearance too!

    • @chlomyster8526
      @chlomyster8526 2 роки тому +3

      I haven't forgotten her. I hope one day her disapperance is solved too.

    • @cydkriletich6538
      @cydkriletich6538 2 роки тому +19

      It seems strange to me that he allegedly murdered 2 women within a 3 month period, and has never committed any other serious crimes since.

    • @allhoneyqt
      @allhoneyqt 2 роки тому +3

      @@cydkriletich6538 Exactly! 🙄

    • @donnakreye8339
      @donnakreye8339 2 роки тому +1

      @@cydkriletich6538 I agree!!!!!

    • @missbieber1211
      @missbieber1211 2 роки тому

      Doesn’t match his MO, but it could have evolved over time

  • @cathyd.7332
    @cathyd.7332 2 роки тому +15

    I would have loved to have been there for the arrest. Well done to the police. Good job

  • @laurabealmear9293
    @laurabealmear9293 2 роки тому +2

    This is the best tool to law enforcement! These murders will get caught and finally families will get justice for there loved ones! Congratulations, science ROCKS

  • @oliviasantos5004
    @oliviasantos5004 Рік тому +3

    The brothers 😍😍😍all of them are devoted to finding justice for their sisters..even after 39 yrs..that's extraordinary love...❤❤