Whispers from the Past: BC Man Faces Sweeping Historical Assault Charges in Ontario

It's a chilling echo from the past, truly, a story that reminds us how long shadows can stretch. Decades after the alleged events, a man from British Columbia now faces a truly staggering number of charges, all stemming from historical sexual assaults that reportedly took place across Southwestern Ontario. This isn't just a local story; it’s a cross-country investigation, unfolding slowly, deliberately, bringing painful memories to the forefront.

The individual at the centre of it all is William "Billy" Davies, a 68-year-old from Surrey, B.C. He’s been charged, quite specifically, with 13 counts of sexual assault, another 13 of sexual interference, and, yes, 13 more counts of invitation to sexual touching. These are not minor accusations, not by any stretch of the imagination, and they paint a deeply disturbing picture, a narrative spanning years.

Police believe, heartbreakingly, that these alleged offences occurred between 1982 and 1994, targeting young male victims—13 of them, under the age of 16 at the time—in places like Kitchener, Waterloo, and London, Ontario. Imagine, for a moment, the weight of carrying such experiences for so long. It’s a profound burden, one that speaks to the critical importance of these charges, even after so much time has passed.

The complex investigation, a joint effort between the Waterloo Regional Police Service and the London Police Service, actually kicked off back in April of 2023. It all began, as these things often do, with a single report. But that one report, it seems, began to unravel a much larger, darker thread. Davies was eventually apprehended in Surrey, B.C., on May 17, 2024, and has since been remanded into custody. He's slated to appear in Kitchener court on June 4, 2024; a date many will surely be watching, for closure perhaps, or for answers.

And this is where the story, perhaps, isn't fully written. Authorities, with a palpable sense of urgency, are urging anyone who might have more information—anyone who might be another victim, or know someone who is—to step forward. They genuinely believe there could be more people out there, living with these painful memories, perhaps unsure where to turn. It's a difficult ask, undoubtedly, but a necessary one, to help bring a measure of justice, however belated, to those who need it most. If you or someone you know has information, reaching out to the police services involved, or Crime Stoppers, is truly vital.