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Serial Killers

“The Boozing Barber” Gilbert Paul Jordan Pt. 1

Serial Killers

Spotify Studios

True Crime, History, Education

4.630.3K Ratings

🗓️ 7 November 2022

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

An alcoholic from his teenage years onward, Gilbert Paul Jordan spent his young adulthood in 1950s Vancouver tallying up arrests for theft, assault, and drug possession. Then he discovered a crime he wouldn’t be punished for: plying a victim with alcohol until she was poisoned to death. This episode originally aired January 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hi listeners, serial killers will be back in two weeks with a very special Thanksgiving

0:08.7

episode, and all new weekly episodes.

0:11.8

But in the meantime, we're showcasing some classics we think you'll enjoy.

0:16.2

First up, a two-parter about a Canadian serial killer known for using alcohol as a weapon.

0:21.6

Here's part one of our look at Gilbert Paul Jordan, aka the boozing barber.

0:27.0

Enjoy part two right here later in the week.

0:33.8

Due to the graphic nature of this killer's crimes, listener discretion is advised.

0:38.4

This episode includes discussions of assault, rape, pedophilia, and murder that some people

0:43.5

may find offensive.

0:45.0

We advise extreme caution for children under 13.

0:51.5

On the morning of July 30, 1982, 50-year-old Gilbert Paul Jordan rolled over on his dirty

0:58.0

mattress and came face-to-face with a dead woman.

1:02.6

Instead of startling or screaming for help, Gilbert stood up, stretched, and looked around

1:08.4

the back room of his barber shop.

1:10.6

He grinned at the empty vodka bottles littering the floor.

1:14.6

After downing a swig of vodka, Gilbert started ringing his hands and adopted what he assumed

1:19.6

was an anxious posture.

1:22.1

Then he took in several short breaths, trying to sound traumatized by the discovery of

1:27.1

a dead body.

1:28.6

Once he felt ready, Gilbert picked up the phone and dialed the number for his lawyer, fully

1:34.0

prepared to lie his way out of yet another murder.

1:44.0

Hi, I'm Greg Poulson.

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