Waterloo Triple Murderer Granted Day Parole After Three Decades
Patrick Dombroskie, the man convicted of murdering three coworkers at an Ontario glove factory in 1992, has been granted six months of day parole in British Columbia. The decision comes more than thirty years after the horrific workplace shooting that claimed three lives and devastated multiple families.
The 1992 Factory Massacre
On February 2, 1992, Dombroskie – then 28 years old – walked into the Ontario Glove factory in Waterloo where he worked as a leather cutter. He had been suspended from work several days earlier. Once inside the facility, he opened fire, killing three people with his bullets.
The victims included 39-year-old Ontario Glove co-owner Greg More, 33-year-old supervisor Larry Strack, and fellow employee Elizabeth Travassos, who was 43 years old at the time of her death. Dombroskie was convicted of first-degree murder in 1993 and received a life sentence for his crimes.
Parole Board Decision and Conditions
Now 62 years old, Dombroskie has been granted day parole following a parole board review. According to CTV News reports, he told the panel he wanted to stay at a Vancouver Island facility. The decision comes after he completed a 60-day unescorted temporary absence in 2025, during which his behavior was described as "flawless" by authorities.
The parole board has imposed strict conditions on his release. Dombroskie is barred from visiting Ontario or having any contact with the families of his victims. He must remain at the designated facility and follow all supervision requirements.
Board Concerns and Victim Impact
Despite his good behavior during temporary release, the parole board expressed concerns about Dombroskie's "generally introverted and quiet nature," which they noted "is cause for concern in the management of your case." The board also highlighted that his "introverted general nature may result in any decline in your motivation or other risk-elevating concerns."
Victim impact statements submitted to the board revealed the lasting trauma experienced by families. "In one of the victim statements, the daughter of a victim speaks to the grief and loss they have experienced as result of growing up without their mother and missing milestones in their life," the parole board decision stated.
Background and Future Plans
The parole board noted that at the time of the massacre, Dombroskie was dealing with multiple personal crises including the death of his father, the collapse of a relationship, and significant financial difficulties. "There are strong indicators of you planning your offences for reasons related to a desire for vengeance," the document stated, noting his history of lacking self-control.
During his incarceration, Dombroskie maintained generally appropriate behavior with only one incident involving a rock in a sock noted in his record. He has expressed interest in finding employment in retail or warehouse work and wants to volunteer in the community.
"You advised the Board that you believe your risk is manageable in the community and that you will take your release slow," the parole board decision stated. When questioned about how he would address employment and disclosure of his offenses, Dombroskie acknowledged he hadn't considered this but said he would work through these issues with support and be honest in his disclosures.
The board ultimately determined that while concerns remain, they have been "tempered" by his recent behavior and progress. The six-month day parole period will provide an opportunity to assess his adjustment to community living under strict supervision.
