
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SATURDAY, November 19, 1994                   TAG: 9411210056
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-3   EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: Associated Press
DATELINE: WASHINGTON                                LENGTH: Short

VA. MAN AMONG FBI'S MOST WANTED

A Clifton Forge native accused of murdering three gay men in Florida, Georgia and Maryland this year was placed on the FBI's list of ``Ten Most Wanted Fugitives'' Friday.

The FBI said that Gary Ray Bowles, 32, ``is said to frequent gay bars hustling homosexual men in exchange for lodging, household chores and/or sexual favors.''

He should be considered armed and dangerous and has said he would rather die than go back to prison, the FBI said.

A federal warrant charges Bowles with fleeing prosecution for the murder of Milton Bradley in Savannah, Ga.

He has been charged by Maryland authorities with murdering David Jarman in Silver Spring, Md., and by Florida authorities with murdering Albert Alcie Morris in Hilliard, Fla.

The FBI said Bowles is wanted for questioning about a fourth murder in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Bowles is white, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds and has hazel eyes and brown hair. He has scars on his face, right arm, right finger and left hand. There is a tattoo on his upper right arm, a tattoo of a heart and ribbon on his left arm and a tattoo of a cross on his left wrist. He has a pronounced Adam's apple and a recessed chin.

Bowles is the 438th person placed on the most wanted list since 1950. Of those, 409 have been apprehended or located, 129 as a result of citizens' assistance. Those with information about Bowles are advised to contact the nearest FBI office.

by CNB