A man found guilty of murdering three individuals at a factory in Waterloo is set to serve six months of day parole in British Columbia. CTV’s Krista Simpson has the details.
Patrick Dombroskie, who committed the murders over 30 years ago at an Ontario glove factory, has been approved for six months of day parole.
At the age of 28, Dombroskie shot and killed three people with a rifle after being suspended from his position at the Ontario Glove factory. Following the incident, he went to a police station and surrendered.
He was convicted on three counts of first-degree murder and received a life sentence, with eligibility for parole after 25 years.
Ontario Glove factory Waterloo Patrick Dombroskie Outside the Ontario Glove factory in Waterloo, Ont. after a triple shooting by Patrick Dombroskie in February 1992. (File)
Ontario Glove factory Waterloo Patrick Dombroskie Outside the Ontario Glove factory in Waterloo, Ont. after a triple shooting by Patrick Dombroskie in February 1992. (File)
Ontario Glove factory Waterloo Outside the Ontario Glove factory in Waterloo, Ont. in February 1992. (File)
Day parole granted
Dombroskie’s request for day parole was approved by the Parole Board of Canada following a hearing on March 9. Now 62 years old, he expressed his wish to stay at a Community Residential Facility (CRF) located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, where he had previously completed a 60-day unescorted temporary absence (UTA). He must follow certain conditions during his parole, including adhering to a treatment plan and participating in mental health counseling. He is prohibited from visiting Ontario or contacting the families of his victims. “Your behaviour during the UTA was described as ‘flawless’ and you were able to practice your communication and social skills and reduce your anxiety,” stated the board’s decision. “While your behaviour was acceptable on the UTA, your generally introverted and quiet nature is cause for concern in the management of your case.” The board has granted him six months of day parole.Ontario Glove factory Waterloo Patrick Dombroskie Outside the Ontario Glove factory in Waterloo, Ont. after a triple shooting by Patrick Dombroskie in February 1992. (File)
Ontario Glove shooting
In May 1993, Dombroskie was sentenced for killing Greg More, aged 39-co-owner of Ontario Glove-Larry Strack, who was 33 and served as supervisor, as well as Elizabeth Travassos, aged 43 who also worked there. Statements from victims’ families highlighted ongoing pain caused by his actions. “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,” noted the parole board decision. The board acknowledged that Dombroskie faced several stressful circumstances during that time-including his father’s death, ending an intimate relationship, and financial difficulties. “There are strong indicators of you planning your offences for reasons related to a desire for vengeance,” said the document. The decision reflected on Dombroskie’s history regarding lack of self-control and suggested that feelings of inadequacy about employment options contributed to these murders along with poor coping skills. “There is a history of social isolation, introversion, depression which led to your struggle to assess conflict, resolve personal emotional conflict and justifying the use of violence to solve problems,” it added.Ontario Glove factory Waterloo Outside the Ontario Glove factory in Waterloo, Ont. in February 1992. (File)
Time behind bars and parole plans
Dombroskie’s time served was considered “appropriate,” although there was one recorded incident from 2009 when he refused to surrender a homemade weapon made from rock stuffed inside sock. He participated in various escorted temporary absences allowing him to do community service work while also attending personal development programs and church services. In July 2025,he moved intoaCRFon Vancouver Island. Staff members reported thathe showed capabilityto adjustin lessstructuredsurroundingsand tookpartinaprogramthathelpedhimstep outsidehis comfort zoneand managehis emotionalhealth. Dombroskiewants torevisitthe samefacilityforhisdayparolewhile lookingforworkinretailorwarehousing. Healsoaimstoparticipateincommunityvolunteering. You toldthe Boardthatyoufeelyourriskis manageableinthecommunityand intendtotakeyour release slowly,”theparoleboarddecisionstated.“When askedbythe Boardhowyouwill handleissuesrelatedtojob searchinganddisclosingyouroffenses, youmentionedthatyouhadnotthoughtaboutit butwouldaddressitwithsupportandspeakinghonestlyabout it.”Ontario Glovefactory Waterloo Patrick Dombrowski Outsideof Ontario Glovefactoryin Waterloo Ont. afteratripleshootingby Patrick Dombrowskiin February1992. FileThe directorof Vancouver Islandfacilityalsoattended Dombrozkiesparoleboardhearingandsaidthe twohave beenbuildingarelationoverrecentyears. Thedirector informedtheboardthatthefacilityconductscheck-ins, andifanyissuesarisehewillsurelynotify Dombrozkiesparolesupervisoraspartoftheirregularroutine.
The Boardremainsconcerned…thatyourintrovertedgeneralnaturemayresultinaslowdowninyourmotivationorotherriskelevatingconcerns, theinformationprovidedbythe CRFdirector… did assuage teh Board’s concernregardingthis.”
