Legere, who has been called the "Monster of the Miramichi," was convicted of murder, rape and arson in the early 1990s after he escaped from custody while serving a life sentence for murder. "The victim harm is still felt to this day and you have a number of outstanding issues.". A B.C. The eight-page decision, which follows a Jan. 13 parole board hearing, also said that in May 2019, a weapon was found inside the television in his cell at the maximum security Edmonton Institution. prove he was connected to the crime. pastor sentenced for making, sharing child pornography, More public consultation requested ahead of catalyst committee project approvals, 'It isn't enough but it's hard to turn down': Saskatchewan reaches health care agreement with federal government, 'Full circle' moment for Mother Teresa Middle School alum now intern teaching, Climate activist spreads paint on mammoth at Royal B.C. Legere's trial featured the first Canadian uses of DNA fingerprinting to convict rather than exonerate; in November 1991, Legere was convicted of the murders committed while he had been at large. gas station near Sussex, NB for fuel. In 2015, Legere waived his right to a parole hearing that had been tentatively scheduled to take place, after a high-profile letter writing campaign from the community opposing his release. The Crime Stoppers Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Animal Rescue in Longueuil is calling the actions of a Longueuil police (SPAL) officer "outrageous" after the officer was filmed shooting a deer multiple times while it was on the ground. near Newcastle. During his parole hearing last week, Legere didnt accept responsibility for the beating deaths, saying others committed them, and he blamed alcohol for his actions in tying up and sexually assaulting a woman. He acted out during his childhood, and was known to the police as a violent offender. The eight-page decision, which follows a Jan. 13 Parole Board hearing, also said that in May 2019, a weapon was found inside the television in his cell at the maximum security Edmonton Institution. With both Gomke and Mercer now at gunpoint, Legere told Mercer to drive to Moncton. Mr. Legere created panic in the Miramichi area as he carried out four more brutal murders, several arsons and a sexual assault before being recaptured on Nov. 24, 1989. Legere was serving his murder sentence at the Atlantic Institution maximum security penitentiary in Renous-Quarryville, under the responsibility of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). The provincial jail Legere was in previously was turned into a science museum, where Legere's cell became an exhibit for DNA profiling in forensic investigation. Mary woke up and, after seeing her husband dead, crawled upstairs to call emergency responders who spoke with her until she was rescued. Legere appeared at the parole hearing by video link from the Edmonton prison where he's being held. According to file information, you have a history of attempting to, and being successful in, escaping from custody, the decision read. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 13, 2021. The convicted murderer, rapist and arsonist, who will turn 73 in February, is scheduled for a parole hearing on Wednesday in Edmonton. Residents believed someone in the area was sheltering Legere. The board is not confident at this point that you truly want to address the contributing factors to your offending, rather, you perceive yourself as someone who has already been rehabilitated. Allan Legere departs from court in Burton, N.B., as he waits for jurors in his murder trial to return a verdict on Nov. 2, 1991. tap here to see other videos from our team, Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account and fewer ads, Get exclusive access to the National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on, Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists, Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists, Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword, Access articles from across Canada with one account, Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments, Get email updates from your favourite authors. There is still a fear out there in the community.. In 2015, Legere was transferred from the super-maximum security penitentiary (the "SHU", in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec)[6] to the Edmonton Institution in Alberta. He was asked repeatedly to keep his answers short or tocome back to the topic at hand. Even for the Thunder Bay area, a perilous swath of northern Lake Huron off the Michigan coast that has devoured many a ship, the Ironton's fate seems particularly cruel. To order copies of He said several times he didnt expect parole but would like a chance to pursue programs for his rehabilitation at a medium security prison. "It would have been horrifying for me and my family," he said. Due to the sensitive and/or legal subject matter of some of the content on globalnews.ca, we reserve the ability to disable comments from time to time. Sentence Even before the hearing started, he often interrupted the hearing officer,extending a routine list of checklist questions to almost an hour. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 11, 2021. This article contains sensitive material that may not be suitable for all audiences. In the decision, parole board member Delaine Dew said Legere had been rejected for parole because he was still a risk to the community. But Conservatives have gained a clear advantage when polling data is modelled out to show which party is currently positioned to win more seats in an election. on Nov. 2, 1991. In addition, board members consider the inmates behaviour in prison, along with their release plan, their supports in the community and how any risks are to be managed. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. "When that information [of the escape plan] started to come up,and it started to get a little intense, that's when the decision was made to have him transferred to the super maximum unit [near Montreal]," Harris recalled. Allan Legere leaves court as he waits for jurors in his murder trial to return a verdict in Burton, N.B. The 36-year-old says he was just a small boy, but he remembers his family moving from a rural part of the community to live with his mothers parents, as a precaution during Legeres rampage. Thanks for contributing to The Canadian Encyclopedia. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. In 1989, Allan Legere was serving a life sentence for the murder of an elderly shopkeeper in a rural part of New Brunswick, Canadauntil he escaped. Parole was denied at a hearing on January 31, 2021, and Legere remains incarcerated. He had murdered and made many innocent people suffer terribly. Allan Joseph Legere (born February 13, 1948), also known as the Monster of the Miramichi, is a Canadian rapist, arsonist, and serial killer. The couple was severely beaten and the latter was sexually assaulted. On 30 September, Morrissy Doran, age 70, who lived in the Miramichi town of Newcastle, was shot in his back when he confronted an intruder in his home. Matchett pleaded guilty to murdering John Glendenning and brutally beating his wife; Curtis and Legere were convicted at trial.[2]. The most recent was on January 13, 2021. (The Canadian Press/Andrew Vaughan) A decade ago, Allan Legere, now 53, was found guilty of a mass killing spree that involved the torture, rape and killing of three women and the murder of an elderly Catholic priest. More recently, in May 2019, a weapon was found in your television during an X-ray. Director Tom Weller Stars Christopher Slade (voice) At the media briefing, parole board spokesperson Paula Vargas said because Legere is serving a life sentence, he will be supervised by correctional officers for the rest of his life, no matter what the board decides. The convicted murderer, rapist and arsonist famously escaped from custody on May 3, 1989, while serving a life sentence for the murder of store owner John Glendenning during a 1986 robbery. An investigation is underway into the death of a patient at a Winnipeg hospital. Convicted murderer Allan Joseph Legere escaped custody in 1989, and for 201 days terrorized the residents of the Miramichi region of New Brunswick, brutally killing another four people. The City of Reginas executive committee has decided more public consultation is needed before taking the next steps with the majority of the projects proposed by the catalyst committee. Rick MacLean and Andre Veniot, Terror: Murder and Panic in New Brunswick (1990). Known as the "Monster of the Miramichi," Legere became the object of one of the most intense manhunts in modern Canadian police history. Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have been asked to vacate their home in Britain, suggesting a further fraying of ties with the Royal Family amid preparations for the coronation of King Charles III. As Allan Legere parole hearing nears, Miramichi recalls a reign of terror, Convicted murderer and accomplice of notorious serial killer Allan Legere dead at 52, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Harris said this also fits a pattern of past practice of Legere using the television for improper purposes. Allan did not have the best upbringing in his early stages of his life. He then terrorized in the Miramichi area as he carried out four more brutal murders, several arsons and a sexual assault before being recaptured on Nov. 24, 1989. Legere would kill men when seeing them as obstacles or witnesses. duplicated that of the Flam murder. Legere was at large for a period of seven months and during this time committed four additional murders in and around the towns of Chatham, Newcastle, and adjoining communities (now part of the city of Miramichi). On June 21 1986, Legere and accomplices Todd Matchett and Scott Curtis targeted a convenience store in Black River Bridge late in the evening. Killer Allan Legere denied parole after asking why he can't be forgiven, As Allan Legere parole hearing nears, Miramichi recalls a reign of terror, Hunt for killer Allan Legere a vivid memory for former Chatham police officer, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Olive was later released unharmed. The parole officer told the two board members that Legere still had a high risk of engaging in violent activity. Read more: Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. Known as the Monster of the Miramichi, Legere became the object of one of the most intense manhunts in modern Canadian police history. MacLean said in an interview that he finds it frightening to imagine what Legere might have done had he managed to escape again in 1991. Dew asked if he's reminded in any way of the pain and the suffering people felt as a result of his actions. Legere, who was already in prison for one murder, escaped from custody in May 1989 and killed four more. Legere, however, continued to develop fixations on female staff members and to behave inappropriately around them, the report said. 5 killed2 attempted4 raped1 robbed4+ abducted The convicted murderer, rapist and arsonist, who will turn 73 in . This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. Legere ran out to the parking lot, where he abducted Peggy Olive at knifepoint and fled Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. ", "We had to caution some of the female staff members. We weren't sure what woman it was, but we had an indication it was a female correctional officer.". Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. 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