The findings, which reveal an unprecedented look at child abduction and murder in Canada, are based on public records, court decisions and media reports on cases dating back nearly 50 years. The preliminary findings of the centre's study have revealed an unprecedented look at child abduction and murder in Canada, showing most victims are young girls abducted close to their homes. The study excludes cases where the person responsible (or believed to be responsible) was a parent of the child or close relative. ( Supplied Photo )Francis Carl Roy, who was convicted of Alison’s murder, had been on parole for raping two teenage girls. 55 per cent of offenders used a vehicle of some kind in the abduction.

Source: thestar May 25, 2016 04:33 UTC