This innovative technique allowed investigators to match DNA evidence from the crime scene with samples from Gale’s family, ultimately leading to his identification.
Gale’s Capture
The U.S. Marshals Service initiated a nationwide manhunt for Gale, who had been living under various aliases in cities such as Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
By May 2024, Gale was formally charged with the crimes in Massachusetts, and the pursuit to bring him to justice intensified.
“I would first like to commend the victims in this case for their strength and tenacity and for the courage they have shown throughout this investigation,” Chief Baker said, expressing admiration for the resilience of those affected by Gale’s actions.
A $5,000 reward had been offered for information leading to Gale’s arrest, but “recent investigative efforts by the USMS in the District of Nevada and elsewhere” were credited for the crucial leads that led to his capture.
Now, after more than three decades, the man known as the Boston Strip Mall Rapist faces justice for the crimes he committed.
