The Watcher

For days in the summer of 1982, a predator stalked a family at their campsite in British Columbia, then made his move. The trail of death and destruction David William Shearing left behind is remembered by all who visit Canada’s Wells Gray Provincial Park.

The Episode

Karen Johnson Photo Courtesy of Strange Outdoors

Karen Johnson

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Janet Johnson Photo Courtesy of Strange Outdoors

Janet Johnson

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Karen, Janet, Edith and George Photo Courtesy of Strange Outdoors

Karen, Janet, Edith and George

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Edith Bentley Photo Courtesy of The Vancouver Sun

Edith Bentley

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George Bentley Photo Courtesy of The Vancouver Sun

George Bentley

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David Shearing Photo Courtesy of The Ottawa Citizen

David Shearing

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Burnt Car Crime Scene Photo Photo Courtesy of Strange Outdoors

Burnt Car Crime Scene Photo

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Bentley Truck Scene Photo Photo Courtesy of Strange Outdoors

Bentley Truck Scene Photo

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Wells Gray Provincial Park Map Courtesy of Google Maps

Wells Gray Provincial Park

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Wells Gray Provincial Park Phoo Courtesy of Strange Outdoors

Wells Gray Provincial Park

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The Episode

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