Convicted murderer, 69, escapes prison in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Que.
Convicted Killer Escapes from Federal Institution in Quebec
The whereabouts of a convicted killer are unknown, after he escaped from a multi-level security federal institution in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Que., about 40 kilometres northwest of Montreal. According to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), Lori Bill Germa, 69, was unaccounted for during the 10 p.m. count at the Archambault Institution’s minimum-security unit on Saturday. Germa is serving an indeterminate sentence for first-degree murder.
Germa is described as having a fair complexion, brown eyes, and no hair. He is 5′10″ tall and weighs 166 lbs. Germa also has a scar on his left leg and multiple tattoos, including a sword tattoo on his left arm and two seahorses and a dragon on the right arm. CSC has contacted Quebec provincial police, and a warrant has been issued for Germa’s arrest. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is being asked to contact police.
The federal agency stated in a news release that it will be launching an investigation into the incident. This is the second time in less than a month that a convicted killer has escaped the facility. On June 22, a 62-year-old inmate serving a life sentence for second-degree murder was also unaccounted for. He was located and apprehended the next day by the Sûreté du Québec.
The escape of convicted killers from federal institutions is a serious issue that raises concerns about public safety. It is imperative that measures are put in place to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. The swift apprehension of escaped inmates is crucial to ensuring the safety of the community. The CSC and law enforcement agencies must work together to track down and apprehend individuals who pose a threat to society.
As the search for Lori Bill Germa continues, the public is urged to remain vigilant and report any information that may lead to his capture. Escaped inmates are a danger to society, and it is essential that they are returned to custody promptly. The escape of convicted killers highlights the need for enhanced security measures within federal institutions to prevent future incidents.
