Gilbert Paul Jordan (December 12, 1931 – July 7, 2006), known as the "Boozing Barber", was a Canadian serial killer who is believed to have committed the so-called "alcohol murders" in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
| Gilbert Paul Jordan | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gilbert Paul Elsie |
| Also known as | "The Boozing Barber", Paul Pearce, Gilbert Paul Elsie, Gilbert Paul Jordan |
| Born | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | July 7, 2006(2006-07-07) (aged 74) Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Cause of death | Unknown |
| Conviction | Manslaughter |
| Sentence | 15 years, reduced to 9 years on appeal. Served 6 years. |
| Killings | |
| Number of victims | 8-10 |
| Country | Canada |
| Date apprehended | Many times 1952-2004 |
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