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Global News
08-07-2025
- Global News
Escaped Quebec murderer killed unconscious man with an axe, court docs show
The search continues for convicted killer Lory Bill Germa, who escaped from a Quebec prison over the weekend and may be in Ontario. On Sunday, Correctional Service Canada said the 69-year-old, who was serving an indeterminate sentence for first-degree murder, had escaped from Archambault Institution in Quebec's Laurentians area. A short time later, provincial police in Ontario issued a release saying Germa could be hiding in the southwestern portion of the province. Here is what we know about Germa: The crime According to an appeal filed in 1995, Germa was involved in the brutal slaying of Bradley Alderton on Oct. 19, 1990, in Chertsey, Que., which is about 100 kilometres north of Montreal. Story continues below advertisement Germa, Alderton and a third man were involved in a robbery in Toronto, where they made off with $29,000, but the two men felt the Alderton had ripped them off. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy They met up with him at a home Germa had been renting in Chertsey, and after the deceased passed out, they killed him with an axe and a knife. How he was caught The third man, listed in the court document as 'Borland,' led police to the body following his arrest in connection with several robberies. Initially, he attempted to pin the entire crime on Germa, but after taking a polygraph, he admitted he had also stabbed the victim. The two men replaced the mattress where the victim had been sleeping the following day, and that night, they buried the body in another location in Chertsey. Story continues below advertisement On June 5, 1991, Borland led police to the body. The escape On Saturday, Germa was found missing during an inmate count at the minimum-security unit of Archambault Institution, where he was serving his sentence. Germa is the second convicted killer to escape from Archambault in the last three weeks. Fellow inmate Richard Plourde escaped on June 22 and was arrested by Quebec provincial police the following day. The facility is located in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, about 40 kilometres northwest of Montreal, and has housed some notable inmates, including Valery Fabrikant and Luka Magnotta. The Ontario connection On Sunday, police in Ontario announced that Germa may be hiding in southwestern Ontario, more specifically in the South Bruce or Hanover areas, and was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. Story continues below advertisement When asked what connected Germa to the area in that specific part of the province, a police spokesperson told Global News that Germa has relatives in the area. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'ADHD group connects me with those who understand'
A woman with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has praised a service for giving her an opportunity to "connect with other people who understand me". Naomi Alderton was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult in 2016 and has attended the support service, called the ADHD Cafe, in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, since it opened in February. The cafe, which is run by the charity The Oasis Partnership, organises monthly talks to raise awareness about different aspects of the condition. "It's brilliant that this service is up and running," said Ms Alderton. ADHD is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder whose key symptoms include hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. One estimate is that it affects roughly 3% of adults. Ms Alderton said it had been a "long and emotional journey" to get to the position she is now with her diagnosis. "Until a few years ago, I always felt inadequate because I was always the person who wasn't quite managing. "My impulsivity and concentration issues have made things difficult and caused problems in my relationships. "Every day is a learning day and it's debilitating in many ways, but at the end of the day we're bloody fun people," she said. Rachel Hart, who also lives with the condition, said: "ADHD can make us look disorganised, forgetful or hyper, but it also gives me a focus which means I can get things done if they mean something to me." Colin McGregor-Paterson, the chief executive of The Oasis Partnership, said he saw a need to support people who were neurodivergent. "There's a disproportionate number of people with ADHD or autism who are economically inactive," he said. "We want to help them to achieve their potential and prevent any further problems down the line." The charity received a grant from the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner to fund the ADHD cafe, which recently held discussion groups on ADHD and substance abuse and the link between neurodiversity and risk-taking. The charity also offers training to employers to help them better understand neurodivergence in the workplace. Mr McGregor-Paterson said the goal was to set up ADHD support groups across the country. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. 'Frustration is a huge part of my life with ADHD' How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD? The Oasis Partnership
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Southern California Santa volunteer loses home in Palisades Fire
Loved ones are rallying around a Southern California man who spent decades volunteering with Operation Santa after he lost his home in the Palisades fire. Philip Alderton spent many Christmas holidays dressed as Santa Claus to bring gifts and cheer to underprivileged children in the Pasadena and Altadena areas for over 30 years. When the Palisades fire ignited on Jan. 7, he quickly evacuated his Pacific Palisades mobile home and fled to safety, not knowing what would be left when he returned. Located in the Tahitian Terrace neighborhood, Alderton's mobile home, along with his neighbors' homes, were all destroyed in the wildfire. Alderton always loved giving back to the community, buying and collecting toys for children in need. 'Some of the places we go to, they have absolutely nothing,' Alderton told KTLA in a 2019 interview about Operation Santa. 'People living in garages with no electricity and things like that, so [the kids] are amazed when Santa shows up.' But now, his loved ones said, he's the one who could use some help and community support. Originally from Sydney, Australia, Alderton moved to Southern California and eventually, made the Pacific Palisades his forever home. His beloved mobile home community became like family, so when he discovered the fires had destroyed the neighborhood, the heartbreak was unimaginable. 'I don't think it's really hit me yet,' Alderton said. 'I'm single and alone. I think the people with the families, it's really hard because of the kids.' When residents eventually returned to their homes, Alderton sifted through the rubble of his former house in disbelief, looking for anything salvageable. He's unsure what the future will look like as he begins to rebuild his life one day at a time. 'Sometimes, you just feel so down, and other times, life's hysterically funny,' he said. 'You just try to say, 'Well, this is what I got. This is the start.'' Annette Dominguez-O'Hair, a friend who set up a GoFundMe page to help Aldteron wrote, 'He has selflessly volunteered for many causes and he has always been there whenever anyone needed him. Philip is very humble. He didn't ask for help and he wouldn't ask. He is honestly much more concerned with helping others.' A GoFundMe page to help Alderton rebuild his life can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
