From The 90s to The Courtroom: Glenn Gary Cameron Pleads Guilty to Historic Crimes

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After more than 30 years, a man known as the "Night Stalker" who terrorized women across Sydney in the early 1990s has finally pleaded guilty to a string of sexual assaults. Glenn Gary Cameron, 61, appeared in the Downing Centre Local Court via video link from prison to admit to 13 charges against eight women. The guilty plea brings a sense of closure to a horrific crime spree that captivated and terrified a city for years before the case went cold, with police disbanding a task force in 1993, just months after its launch.

Cameron's crimes, which occurred between 1991 and 1993, followed a sinister and similar pattern. He often targeted women near train stations in Sydney's inner west and Moore Park, sometimes luring them with fake offers of work, such as cleaning or modeling. Once he had gained their trust, he would pull a knife and sexually assault them in secluded locations. The trauma endured by his victims, who ranged in age from their teens to their 40s, was immeasurable, and for decades, they were left without justice. The sheer audacity and frequency of the attacks earned him the terrifying moniker of the "Night Stalker" in the media.

The breakthrough in the cold case came through a remarkable advancement in forensic technology. In 2022, a new police task force, Strike Force Girtab, was established to review DNA evidence from the historical assaults. They were able to link the DNA from four of the cases and, using a new familial DNA search on a national criminal database, they identified Cameron's daughter as a match. This led police to the suspect, now living in Alice Springs. In a dramatic turn of events, investigators tracked him to Sydney International Airport in January 2024 and covertly obtained a beer glass and fork he had used. The DNA from the items was an exact match, leading to his arrest.

Cameron, who had initially faced 36 charges, including 19 counts of aggravated sexual assault, will be sentenced later in October. His arrest and subsequent guilty plea are a powerful reminder of how modern forensic science is helping to solve decades old crimes and provide justice for victims who may have lost all hope. This case, in particular, highlights the tireless work of police and the incredible progress of DNA technology, which can now reach back in time to unmask predators who thought they had escaped justice forever. For the victims and the people of Sydney, the guilty plea marks the end of a very long and painful chapter.

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From The 90s to The Courtroom: Glenn Gary Cameron Pleads Guilty to Historic Crimes

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