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In this episode, retired agent Gerry Downes talks about traveling in May 2001, with several team members from the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) to Accra, Ghana, to assist in the identification of a serial killer responsible for the horrific murders of over 30 women.
During the two weeks that Gerry and the FBI team were in Ghana, a suspect was arrested. The suspect confessed to committing several of the murders. While in the country, the FBI team also trained Ghanaian police investigators in evidence collection and interrogations techniques. Gerry also mentions that when he returned to Ghana several years later, he was impressed with the advances made.
Special Agent (Retired)
Gerard F. Downes
06/1984 – 07/2009
Gerry Downes served 25 years with the FBI.
He worked in the Child Abduction and Serial Killer Unit, now known as the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) for 11 years.
Later in his career, Gerry left the BAU for a three-year assignment at the Legal Attaché (Legat) Ottawa sub-office in Vancouver, Canada.
The following are links to two articles about the case, the FBI’s assistance, and the arrest of the subject:
Fear grips Ghana as ritual killer claims 34th victim
Serial Killer Arrested
