Everett Pub Owner Gets 109 Years for Rape, Abuse

Christian Sayre, former owner of the Anchor Pub in Everett, was sentenced to at least 109 years in prison after being convicted on 16 felony charges, including multiple counts of rape, indecent liberties involving adults and minors, and possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. The sentence, called 'exceptional' by Judge Millie Judge, reflects the scale and predatory nature of Sayre's crimes over two decades, which included drugging and sexually assaulting numerous victims. The investigation began in 2021 after DNA evidence linked Sayre to a 2020 assault, leading authorities to uncover widespread abuse, a notebook listing over 30 women, and hard drives containing child pornography. Several victims reported assaults dating back as far as 2001. Sayre faces additional sexual assault charges in Oregon. Local officials highlighted the importance of victim advocacy and perseverance in this complex and disturbing case.