**Episode 058 **- The murders of 7 children had taken place between November 1980 and mid July of 1981. Although evidence had yet to be uncovered, police began to look at one suspect intensely. His name was **Clifford Robert Olson Jr. **Although surveillance was supposed to be in place, Olson managed to murder 4 more children in the Lower Mainland over the span of just 7 days.
After captured Olson made a 'cash for bodies' deal with police, which became one of the most discussed deals with a criminal in Canadian history. Even after conviction, Olson's behaviour continued to hurt others, especially the families of the victims.
Sources:Clifford Olson - Wikipedia)Vancouver Police Museum: Beast of BC - Part 1)and Part 2)Newspapers.comBCTV Archives thanks to Global News)MacLeans Magazine Archives)Crime Library - Clifford Olson)Book: Where Shadows Linger)Book: Final Payoff) by Ian MulgrewBook: Predator) by Peter WorthingtonBook: Clifford Olson: The Beast of British Columbia) by Elizabeth BroderickPoem written and narrated by David Thorvold Olson - Postcards from Gravelly Beach)
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