Mary Glendenning regained consciousness and discovered that her husband had been beaten to death; she crawled up the stairs to the phone and dialed 911. The report released after the January parole hearing includes a mention that Legere also attempted an escape in 1991. He sent out a call for help and rushed to the burning house. It would have been horrifying for me and my family, he said. First murder [ edit] Victims of Legeres crimes can submit statements about the offender for the boards consideration, and the offender has the right to waive or postpone a hearing, even at the last minute. documentary on Allan Legere, The Nighttime Podcast episode on Allan Legere, The Crime Stories episode on Allan Legere, The this is MONSTERS episode on Allan Legere, June 21, 1986, Black River Bridge, New Brunswick, Canada: The Glendenning couple convenience store robbery and attack, May 3, 1989, Dr. Georges L. Dumont Regional Hospital, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada: The hospital escape, May 3-November 24, 1989, Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada: Numerous unspecified carjacking, vehicle thefts, and assaults, May 29, 1989, Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada: The Flam sisters, October 13, 1989, Newcastle, New Brunswick, Canada: The Daughney sisters, November 16, 1989, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Chatham Head, New Burnswick, Canada: Reverend James Smith, 69. The convicted murderer, rapist and arsonist, who will turn 73 in February, escaped from custody on May 3, 1989 after being convicted of murder. A board member asked Leger if he takes responsibility for causing the deaths of the four victims slainwhilehewasa fugitive. People who had never before locked their doors did so now, and some bought guns. The defence in the Robert Steven Wright trial spent much of Wednesday questioning procedures the police forensic team followed when collecting evidence. To order Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star The parole board has a responsibility to ensure the community is protected, he said in an interview on Monday. Journalist and author Rick MacLean, who co-authored Terror: Murder and Panic in New Brunswick said the memories of the violence committed by Legere are like scar tissue on the communitys psyche. Place of Birth and Russell assaults.). Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. for the Glendenning murder, Legere had successfully picked open his handcuffs in a failed escape attempt. During his hearing, Legere made a number of remarks critical of Rick MacLean, the former editor of the Miramichi Leader who documented the murderers violence in the weekly newspaper and in two books he co-authored. When asked about his sexual violence tendencies, Legere saidfemale prison employees aren't afraid of him. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 11, 2021. Matchett pleaded guilty to murdering John Glendenning and brutally beating his wife; Curtis and Legere were convicted at trial.[2]. Allan grew up in a poor family, with the absence of a father. was often direct violence, most often beating, but also stabbing and strangulation. 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. He said several times he didnt expect parole but would like a chance to pursue programs for his rehabilitation at a medium security prison. On the night of 28 May, emergency response teams in Chatham, NB a town on the Miramichi River were dispatched to the home of Annie Flam, age 75, and her sister-in-law, Nina Flam, age 61, owners of a small neighbourhood grocery store. community recalls a reign of terror, Convicted killer, accomplice to infamous N.B. A welcome email is on its way. It is said Legere's mother blamed him in part for his brother's death, and resented him having survived instead. [1] After cutting the power, the trio broke into the store where they were met with the owners, an elderly couple, John and Mary Glendenning. Please see our Commenting Policy for more. Donald Glendenning, the brother of 1986 murder victim John Glendenning, said he hopes the board takes note of the violence that occurred after Legere managed to escape. The verdict was handed down in 1991. Many of the women Legere attacked were also raped, and some women were left for dead only to live after the assaults. With both Gomke and Mercer now at gunpoint, Legere told Mercer to drive to Moncton. Allan Joseph Legere was born in Chatham Head, New Brunswick. Legere, who was dubbed the Monster of the Miramichi, is serving a life sentence, and he has no mandatory release date. Meanwhile, Mercer had reached an emergency telephone. 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. SPAL communications spokesperson Francois Boucher said that on Feb. 19, a concerned citizen called the police about a wounded deer near Michel-Chartrand Park and that it was shot 13 times. Following Canadas decision to ban TikTok from federal government-issued mobile devices Monday, most provinces have either followed suit or are considering implementing a similar ban on the video app. Yet, even when he was imprisoned at the maximum security Atlantic Institution following his 1991 conviction, Legere appeared to keep plotting how he could get away. People who lived alone, particularly seniors, stayed with relatives or neighbours. By the time of Legeres 1991 trials for the Flam, Daughney and Smith murders, the DNA laboratory in Toronto was in service. Sentence More recently, in May 2019, a weapon was found in your television during an X-ray. Rick MacLean and Andre Veniot, Terror: Murder and Panic in New Brunswick (1990). The parole board's decision, released Monday night, said that after his 2015 transfer to Western Canada, Legere's behaviour continued to be "problematic," though it said his violence decreased and he managed at times to successfully participate in institutional employment programs. Legere kept on the run by repeatedly carjacking and stealing the vehicles of numerous residents of the local area. Read more about cookies here. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. as he waits for jurors in his murder trial to return a verdict on Nov. 2, 1991. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Legere, however, continued to develop fixations on female staff members and to behave inappropriately around them, the report said. Director Tom Weller Stars Christopher Slade (voice) near Newcastle. After his 1991 escape plan, Legere was transferred to the special handling unit outside Montreal, and in 2015 he was transferred to Edmonton. On the morning of 24 November, police stopped the truck 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. The glasses were identical to the ones Legere had been wearing at the Board member Agar said the information on his file speaks to more severe violence and deaths than what he's saying he's responsible for. "More recently, in May 2019, a weapon was found in your television during an X-ray. Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. The Parole Board of Canada refused both the day parole and full parole of serial killer Allan Legere during a hearing Wednesday. Legere, who has been called the "Monster of the Miramichi," was convicted of murder, rape and arson in. Type Republication or distribution of this content is According to the board, Legere, who was sentenced to life in prison, has been eligible for day parole since November 2012 and for full parole since November 2015. In regards to the 1991 attempt, file information relays that your plan to escape custody included an intention of taking a female staff hostage.. Donald Glendenning, the brother of 1986 murder victim John Glendenning, said he hopes the board takes note of the violence that occurred after Legere managed to escape. 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. The Government of Saskatchewan has reached an agreement-in-principle with the federal government on health care funding. During his months on the loose, he killed Annie Flam, an elderly store owner; Donna and Linda Daughney, two middle-aged sisters, setting fire to their home before leaving; and Rev. Never miss a beat in Canadian Curling with the new On The Rocks newsletter, Stay Posted on Canadian Curling with the On The Rocks newsletter, Allan Legere planned escape in year of murder conviction, parole board says, WARMINGTON: The Kayla Lemieux show cancelled; no longer at Oakville school, Chris Rock will finally hit back at Will Smith over Oscars slap, NO JACKET REQUIRED: Blue Jays pack away home run jacket as part of gritty new attitude, Undercover agent spills on Hells Angels strict sex rules. The most recent was on January 13, 2021. From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun. Signing up enhances your TCE experience with the ability to save items to your personal reading list, and access the interactive map. A B.C. As Allan Legere parole hearing approaches, N.B. Alias (CBC) A parole board rejected Allan Legere's request for supervised release Wednesday. That list still exists somewhere, and there are still names on it, Harris told the television network. As the Parole Board of Canada prepares to consider the supervised release of serial killer Allan Legere, some who lived through his terrifying rampage 31 years ago warn he can never be rehabilitated. The crime scene practically He was asked repeatedly to keep his answers short or tocome back to the topic at hand. London, Ont. Status expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto Allan Legere, also known as The Monster of the Miramichi, is a Canadian serial rapist, arsonist, robber-turned-serial killer, and serial abductor most notoriously known from an escape from custody and a resulting killing spree that lasted months before Legere was recaptured. The parole boards decision, released Monday night, said that after his 2015 transfer to Western Canada, Legeres behaviour continued to be problematic, though it said his violence decreased and he managed at times to successfully participate in institutional employment programs. Additional RCMP officers joined the manhunt. Glendennings wife, Mary, was also beaten and sexually assaulted. Hes planning to get to minimum security where you can just walk away, said Harris. Legere hijacked a transport truck and told the driver, Brian Golding, to take him to Moncton. He had concealed a sharpened piece of metal in his rectum,[4] and was able to pick the lock on his handcuffs and held the officers at bay before fleeing the building. 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. He said several times he didn't expect parole but would like a chance to pursue programs for his rehabilitation at a medium security prison. You have a number of outstanding issues . On May 3, 1989, Legere was transported by CSC personnel from the penitentiary to the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont Regional Hospital[3] in Moncton, New Brunswick, for the treatment of an ear infection. (Another man proved to be responsible for the Doran Fire investigators concluded that an intruder had deliberately set the blaze to destroy the crime scene. Legere shows "limitedinsight into his offences," she said, and is on awaiting listfor ahigh-intensity sex-offender program. 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. rights reserved. The decision also contains new details of an escape attempt not widely known in the past. 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. Known as the Monster of the Miramichi, Legere became the object of one of the most intense manhunts in modern Canadian police history. As the Parole Board of Canada prepares to consider the supervised release of serial killer Allan Legere, some who lived through his terrifying rampage 31 . When giving the board's decision Dew said Legereremains "an untreated sexual offender and violent offender.". "A board member's gender, on its own is not sufficient to conclude that there exists a reasonable apprehension of bias," the decision states. February 13, 1948 This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 13, 2021. Convicted killer, accomplice to infamous N.B. Known as the Monster of the Miramichi, Legere became the object of one of the most intense manhunts in modern Canadian police history. pastor has been sentenced to three years in prison for taking and sharing pornographic photos of two children who were members of his extended family and his church, with a judge describing the crimes as "a gross, gross abuse of a position of trust.". Agar said Legere's files speak to antisocial and narcissistic disorder and obsessive compulsive personality disorder, and he scores highon the psychopathy checklist,a result connected to high rates of recidivism. Additionally, he had a younger brother and they were both raised by their single mother. "It would have been horrifying for me and my family," he said. During the months Legere was on the run, yet still residing in New Brunswick, the entire region was terrified to the point of most family and friends living together for safety and trick-or-treating being cancelled that year. community recalls a reign of terror. Allan Joseph Legere was born in the Chatham Head neighborhood of Miramichi, New Brunswick. Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. Police learned that Legere had once had a relationship with Linda Daughney, adding to their suspicions that he was the culprit. Ongoing concerns in this domain, at this stage in your sentence, is a clear demonstration of your entrenched and ongoing issues with managing thinking patterns that support risky sexual and violent behaviours. 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