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Canadian Hitman Cops to 27 Murders

Assassin took out rival gang members during Quebec's biker wars

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 1, 2009 5:19 AM CDT
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(Newser) – A Canadian contract killer confessed yesterday to murdering 27 people during Quebec's biker wars, reports the Toronto Star. Gerald Gallant turned police informant after receiving a life sentence in 2001 for yet another murder. The biker, 58, received no extra time for his confession and will be eligible for parole in 25 years. Police acting on Gallant's tips arrested 11 people across Quebec last week. He was paid up to $20,000 for the killings, which included bystanders near his targets.

A former member of a Canadian biker gang has confessed to 27 first-degree murders.
A former member of a Canadian biker gang has confessed to 27 first-degree murders.   (©richardmasoner)
Gallant's Rock Machine gang became affiliated with the Bandidos and went to war with the Hells Angels for control of Quebec's drug trade.
Gallant's Rock Machine gang became affiliated with the Bandidos and went to war with the Hells Angels for control of Quebec's drug trade.   (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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I understand that forgiving will be difficult, maybe even impossible. I accept that. I agreed to cooperate with police in order to repair the damage I caused and to seek forgiveness. - Gerald Gallant

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