Sydney 'Night Stalker' Glenn Gary Cameron Pleads Guilty to Decades-Old Sexual Assaults
In a landmark case that spanned over three decades, Glenn Gary Cameron, dubbed the "Night Stalker" and the "Moore Park Rapist," has pleaded guilty to multiple sexual assaults committed in Sydney during the early 1990s. The 61-year-old was apprehended at Sydney International Airport in February 2024 following a forensic technology breakthrough and painstaking reinvestigation into the cold case.
Details of the Crimes and Investigation
Cameron admitted to 24 charges against eight victims, including aggravated sexual assault and indecent assault. He lured his victims, often found near train stations, with false job offers such as modeling or cleaning work before sexually assaulting them at knifepoint in locations like Moore Park and the inner west. Investigators initially described him as “Mediterranean, clean-shaven with a tan [and] athletic build,” regularly wearing overalls during the attacks. He used simple phrases in Cantonese, such as “Hello, how are you?”
His first attack occurred in Strathfield in April 1991 against a 25-year-old Japanese national. He impersonated a police officer and then raped her at knifepoint. The attacks escalated, with some victims being raped multiple times within a short period. One victim was approached in Surry Hills and offered a modeling job before being forced to Moore Park Golf Course and raped.
The Long Road to Justice
Despite a task force being launched in 1993, Cameron’s identity remained hidden for many years. The breakthrough came in 2022 when DNA linked to the historical rapes was investigated. A familial search on the national criminal investigator DNA database found a positive result for Cameron’s daughter. Investigators then conducted a covert operation at Sydney Airport, seizing a schooner glass and fork used by Cameron and matching the DNA. He was arrested on February 29, 2024, upon his return from Thailand.
Cameron's Background and Personal Life
Cameron had a complex background. He was raised by his maternal grandmother, joined the Army but was discharged after one year due to drug issues. He held various jobs, including a carer, wardsman, and funeral director. He was married twice and had children with both wives. He told police that meeting his current wife in 2008 "turned his life around." Before his arrest, he worked as a funeral director in Alice Springs.
Court Proceedings and Sentencing
Cameron initially faced 33 offences, but nine were dropped. At court, he admitted to 24 charges against eight victims. Fourteen of these were Form 1 offences, meaning they will be considered during sentencing. A suppression order initially hid Cameron’s identity but was revoked in May. He pleaded guilty to 13 charges, including 11 counts of aggravated sexual assault using a weapon as a threat. He is scheduled to be sentenced on October 24.
One of the women attacked decades ago dialled into court proceedings, according to the ABC. The victims were mainly Asian women, aged 17 to 45, targeted near train stations with fake job offers.
The case highlights the importance of advancements in forensic technology in solving cold cases and bringing justice to victims of sexual assault. Support services are available for victims of sexual assault, including 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) and the National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028.
