Gilbert Paul Jordan was born on December 12, 1931, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His early life was marked by significant challenges and hardships. Very little is documented about his childhood and family background, but it is known that he had a troubled upbringing.

As a young adult, Jordan worked as a barber. He led a life that was often troubled with issues related to the law. His criminal record began in 1952, at the age of 21, and included various offenses such as rape, indecent assault, abduction, hit and run, drunk driving, and car theft. 

In 1976, during a court proceeding, Jordan was evaluated by Dr. Tibor Bezeredi. Dr. Bezeredi diagnosed him with an antisocial personality. This diagnosis described him as someone whose actions showed a disregard for the rights of others and often resulted in illegal activities.

Gilbert Paul Jordan is believed to have started his series of crimes in 1965. He is linked to the deaths of eight to ten women, mainly First Nations women, in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. He typically met these women in bars, bought them drinks, or paid for sex. During their time together, he encouraged them to drink heavily.

Jordan's first known victim was Ivy Rose, a switchboard operator found dead in a hotel in 1965. Her blood alcohol level was 0.51. Over the years, Jordan was associated with several other deaths. In 1980, Mary Johnson died at the Aylmer Hotel with a blood alcohol level of .34. Barbara Paul was found dead at the Glenaird Hotel in 1981, with a blood alcohol level of .41. Other victims included Mary Johns, Patricia Thomas, Patricia Andrew, and Vera Harry, with blood alcohol levels ranging from .04 to .79.

In 1987, Vanessa Lee Buckner died in a hotel after a night of drinking with Jordan. The court documents stated that he supplied her with lethal amounts of alcohol. His fingerprints were linked to her death. Soon after, another woman named Edna Shade was found dead.

Due to Jordan's actions, police started to watch him. They spotted him seeking women in a vulnerable state. On several occasions, they rescued women who could have become victims. The police overheard Jordan making offers to women to drink alcohol and promising them money.

Jordan was tried in 1988 for Buckner’s death and was found guilty of manslaughter. He was sentenced to fifteen years, later reduced to nine on appeal. He served six years and was placed on probation. After his release, he faced multiple charges, including sexual assault and administering a noxious substance in 2000. He tried to change his name but later dropped the application when the process changed.

In 2002, he was arrested for breaching probation by drinking and being with women. In 2004, he was involved with another woman, Barb Burkley, who was hospitalized due to alcohol poisoning. Jordan was acquitted of charges related to that incident.

Jordan died in 2006. In 2005, police warned the public about him, highlighting his history of using alcohol to lure women.