A former Everett bar proprietor who was convicted of a number of rapes has been sentenced to over 100 years in jail for his crimes.
Christian Sayre, 39, who used to personal the Anchor Pub, was the topic of a multi-year investigation following allegations that he drugged, raped and sexually assaulted bar clients and different individuals he was aware of.
The Everett Police Division launched its investigation into Sayre’s crimes in September 2021, after DNA proof linked him to a 2020 sexual assault case.
Over the subsequent a number of months, the Everett Police Division uncovered dozens of potential victims and a “disturbing sample of predatory conduct” stretching again over 20 years, EPD wrote in a press launch.
Throughout the investigation, authorities recovered a pocket book itemizing over 30 ladies, together with exhausting drives containing youngster pornography. A number of of the ladies named in Sayre’s notes got here ahead and reported assaults, some courting way back to 2001.
“At this time’s sentencing displays the gravity of Christian Sayre’s crimes and honors the energy of the survivors who got here ahead to make sure he was held accountable,” mentioned Mayor Cassie Franklin. “This case is a stark reminder of the significance of sufferer advocacy, trauma-informed investigations and the ability of perseverance within the pursuit of justice.”
Sayre was convicted on 16 felony prices, together with rape and indecent liberties involving each grownup and youngster victims.
He’s additionally dealing with prices of sexual assault in Oregon, the place he will probably be extradited for these prices at a later date.