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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.
Global News
07-07-2025
- Global News
Escaped murderer from Quebec may be hiding out in Ontario, police say
Ontario Provincial Police say a convicted murderer who recently escaped from a Quebec prison may be hiding out in the southern portion of the province. On Sunday, Correctional Service Canada said that 69-year-old Lory Bill Germa had escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians area. The night before, he was found missing during an inmate count at the minimum-security unit of Archambault Institution, where he was serving a first-degree murder sentence. 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 Later Sunday, Ontario police said he may be in southwestern Ontario, more specifically in the South Bruce or Hanover areas. Police described Germa as being around five-foot-eight and 165 pounds with a bald head and brown eyes. He is also said to have a scar over his left eyebrow and a number of tattoos including a sword, the name 'Carol,' a flying skull, seahorses, dragons, a grim reaper as well as a cloud and lightning bolts. Story continues below advertisement Germa is the second convicted killer to escape from Archambault in the last three weeks. Fellow inmate Richard Plourde escaped June 22 and was arrested by Quebec provincial police the following day. The facility is located in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Que., about 40 kilometres northwest of Montreal. — with files from the Canadian Press
Global News
06-07-2025
- Global News
Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Correctional Service Canada says a 69-year-old convicted murderer has escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians area. Staff discovered late Saturday that Lori Bill Germa was not present during an inmate count at the minimum-security unit of Archambault Institution, where he is serving a first-degree murder sentence. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Germa is 5'10, weighs 166 pounds and is bald with light skin and brown eyes. He also has a tattoo of a sword with the name 'Carol' on one arm, and two seahorses and two dragons on the other. Germa is the second convicted killer to escape from Archambault in the last few weeks. Fellow inmate Richard Plourde escaped June 22 and was arrested by Quebec provincial police the following day.
Vancouver Sun
06-07-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa, 69, escapes from a prison in Quebec
Correctional Service Canada says a 69-year-old convicted murderer has escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians area. Staff discovered late Saturday that Lori Bill Germa was not present during an inmate count at the minimum-security unit of Archambault Institution, where he is serving a first-degree murder sentence. Lory Bill Germa has escaped from Archambault Institution (minimum security) in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec. Anyone who has information is asked to contact the Sûreté du Québec. More information will follow. Germa is 5'10, weighs 166 pounds and is bald with light skin and brown eyes. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. He also has a tattoo of a sword with the name 'Carol' on one arm, and two seahorses and two dragons on the other. Germa is the second convicted killer to escape from Archambault in the last few weeks. Fellow inmate Richard Plourde escaped June 22 and was arrested by Quebec provincial police the following day. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Toronto Sun
05-06-2025
- Toronto Sun
Violent turbulence hits Ryanair flight, forcing emergency landing and injuring 9
Published Jun 05, 2025 • 1 minute read A bus full of travelers stands in front of a Ryanair passenger jet on the apron at Memmingen Airport, southern Germany, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Photo by Jason Tschepljakow / dpa via AP BERLIN — Severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight to make an emergency landing late Wednesday after violent turbulence injured nine people on board, German police said in a statement Thursday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun 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. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun 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. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The flight, travelling from Berlin to Milan with 179 passengers and six crew members, encountered turbulence so intense around 8:30 p.m. that the pilot was forced to make an unscheduled landing at Memmingen Airport in Bavaria. Eight passengers and one crew member were hurt. Three people were taken to the hospital in Memmingen for treatment; the other injured people were released after receiving outpatient treatment. As a precaution, all passengers were checked for injuries by the emergency services. Authorities did not permit the plane to continue flying, and the airline arranged bus transport for passengers. Milan is about 380 kilometers (236 miles) south of Memmingen. Elsewhere in the region, storms damaged several homes in Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg, according to the German news agency dpa. In the Donaustetten district, strong winds tore roofs off multiple row houses, rendering them uninhabitable, though no injuries were reported. Fire officials suspect a small tornado or waterspout caused the damage. The German Weather Service (DWD) is investigating, according to dpa. Storm-related emergency calls also came from other areas in southern Germany, where damage was mostly limited to fallen trees and flooded basements. The DWD warned of further storms Thursday, with hail, strong winds, and localized heavy rain expected. Sunshine Girls Columnists Sunshine Girls NHL Celebrity
