Gary Evans was born on October 7, 1954, in Troy, New York. He had a difficult childhood marked by instability. His family moved frequently, and his father left when he was young, leaving his mother to raise him and his siblings alone. This led to a strained relationship with his mother.

As a child, Gary struggled in school and had trouble fitting in. He started stealing at a young age, which soon became a habit. By his teenage years, he was in and out of juvenile detention centers, unable to stay out of trouble.

Despite his criminal activities, Gary was intelligent and had a passion for antiques and collectibles. He often used his knowledge to steal valuable items, which he later sold. 

Gary started his life of crime early. He first got into trouble for stealing things. But as he grew older, his crimes became worse. He began to target people who were close to him or those he had worked with.

Gary's method was simple but very wrong. He would gain the trust of people who dealt in antiques. Then, he would betray them horribly. This pattern of behavior continued for many years without him getting caught.

Gary was very clever in avoiding the police. He often moved from place to place, never staying long enough to raise suspicion. This lifestyle kept him hidden from the law for a long time.

However, everything changed in 1997. The police were starting to connect the missing persons to Gary. They noticed that people who had been close to Gary were disappearing. This led them to suspect him more.

On August 13, 1998, Gary was finally caught by the police. He had been trying to sell stolen items, which led the police right to him. When they arrested him, they found evidence that linked him to many terrible acts.

During his time in police custody, Gary made several confessions. He admitted to hurting many people. He revealed details that only the person responsible would know. This shocked the officers and confirmed their suspicions.

Gary explained to the police that his actions were driven by anger and the bad experiences he had in his life. He felt that the world had been unfair to him, and he took it out on others.

In a surprising twist, Gary escaped from police custody on August 14, 1998. He managed to jump from the police vehicle while it was moving. This escape showed how desperate he was to avoid facing his actions.

The police chased Gary after his escape. It was a tense and urgent hunt. They knew they had to catch him before he could hurt anyone else.

The chase ended tragically. Gary, knowing he was about to be caught again, made a heartbreaking decision. He chose to end his own life to avoid going back to jail. He jumped off a bridge on August 14, 1998.