Bio

David Alexander Snow was born in 1955. He grew up in Ontario, Canada. As a child, he was described as a loner. Not much is known about his family life or his early influences. He spent his adult life in Orangeville, where he worked as an antique dealer.

Snow developed a reputation as an odd character. He had a keen interest in military history, which later became apparent in his actions and writings. In the late 1980s, he became involved in a business with Darris Shaw, who was his friend. They worked together to demolish old buildings and sell antiques. As part of this work, Snow would sometimes stay in the empty homes they were renovating.

In 1991, Snow began to show troubling behavior. He had difficulty maintaining relationships and often preferred solitude. This detachment led to him being labeled as a "house hermit." He was known for going off-grid, living in abandoned cottages, and frequently changing locations.

He had a difficult past, including a series of failed personal and professional relationships. His life took a darker turn in the early 1990s. By 1992, Snow was wanted for questioning about various crimes. During this time, he disappeared from his known circles, which added to the mystery surrounding him.

In April 1992, police launched an investigation into his whereabouts. This was after a series of murders and violent incidents occurred. Snow's early life and history of isolation played a significant role in shaping the person he became in later years.

Murder Story

On April 7, 1992, Ian Blackburn and his wife, Nancy, were last seen alive. Their bodies were discovered on April 13, 1992, in the trunk of their car parked in their driveway in Toronto. An autopsy revealed that Ian died from asphyxia and Nancy had been strangled. Police suspected David Alexander Snow in the case.

Snow was arrested on July 12, 1992, after a series of violent crimes began after the Blackburns' murders. He was charged with first-degree murder in connection with their deaths. He was also linked to the disappearance of Carolyn Case, who went missing in October 1991. Human remains found in the Caledon area were possibly connected to her case.

During the investigation, it came to light that Snow had kidnapped an elderly couple in March 1992, forcing them at gunpoint to drive him from their cottage to Toronto. This couple was released unharmed after being robbed.

In addition to his earlier crimes, Snow was later convicted of multiple sexual assaults on women in British Columbia in the summer of 1992. One of his victims testified about her harrowing experience as a hostage, detailing the assaults and the threat he posed during her eight-day captivity.

Throughout the trials, Snow faced various charges, including those for murder, kidnapping, and sexual assault. He was ultimately declared a dangerous offender and sentenced to life in prison in 1997.