Canadian police have linked the deaths of four young women nearly 50 years ago to a now-deceased U.S. fugitive who hid in Canada from the mid-1970s to the late 1990s.
Key Points
DNA matching on ancestry websites led to the identification of the fugitive
Fugitive had an extensive criminal record and lived a transient lifestyle
Authorities believe there may be more victims linked to the fugitive
Pros
Closure for the families of the victims
Potential for solving other unsolved cases linked to the fugitive
Cons
Tragic loss of four young women
Impact on the families and communities affected by the murders