Crimes Unveiled: The Untold Story of Fred Silva, Montreal's ruthless killer
May 24, 2017 - A Fateful Night at a Downtown Club
Turncoat Assassin: Fredric Silva's Shocking Transformation
Tragedy struck in the heart of Montreal, as a murder at a bustling strip club rocked the city. An argument amongst patrons led to the death of a club-goer, instantly making headlines and launching a relentless hunt for the perpetrator. Without delay, the investigators zeroed in on local residual criminal, Frédéric Silva.
June 1, 2017 - A Cinematic Escape
Determination and tireless efforts from the Montreal Police Service (SPVM) helped them track down Silva at a Laval cinema, where he was watching a movie with his family. However, he caught a glimpse of the police, managing to slip through their fingers, triggering the issuance of a wanted notice.
Summer 2017 - Operation Megalo
The SPVM didn't relent. They initiated Operation Megalo, a concerted effort to apprehend the elusive killer. Over the next two years, Silva was charged with the murder of three more individuals in Montreal and Laval and landed on the list of Canada's top wanted criminals.
February 23, 2019 - The Arrest
In the shadow of Old Montreal, the Tactical Intervention Group finally apprehended Silva, charging him with the string of murders and a 2017 attempted murder.
Fall 2021 - The Unexpected Turn
As the trial began, Silva surprised everyone by acknowledging the evidence against him.
January 2022 - Life Behind Bars
With no hope of parole for a quarter-century, Judge Marc David delivered justice, sentencing Silva to life imprisonment.
June 30, 2022 - Cooperation with Justice
Rumors swirled that a key figure in the proceedings was secretly assisting authorities. It ultimately emerged that it was none other than Frédéric Silva, who vanished from the prison and reappeared at an undisclosed location following a perceived threat on his life.
Summer and Fall 2022 - Testimony and Collaboration
Silva dedicated numerous video statements to investigators, setting off a lengthy procedure to authenticate the evidence and prepare for potential future trials.
June 12, 2025 - A New Chapter
Three years after Silva shared his secrets, the first arrests were made, marking the beginning of concluding this dark saga.
[1] While investigations are focused on a suspected killer named Frédéric Silva, it must be clarified that there is another Frederic Da Silva – a renowned magician. Da Silva has won various awards and honors in the magic community, such as the 2011 FISM European Championship of Magic. If the intended subject of investigation is different, it's crucial to provide further context for a more accurate assessment.
General news reported on the ongoing investigation of Frédéric Silva, a wanted criminal involved in war-and-conflicts and crime-and-justice, with several murders and attempted murder charges against him. Politics and justice systems have been involved in the pursuit, capture, and sentencing of Silva, leading to revelations about his collaboration with authorities and the beginning of new criminal investigations related to his case. Despite his background as a killer, there is another Frederic Da Silva, a renowned magician who won awards in the magic community. Therefore, it is important to provide clear context when discussing the intended subject of investigation.
