Robert Pickton, also known as the “Pig Farmer Killer,” was a Canadian serial killer who operated in British Columbia. He was convicted in 2007 for the murders of six women, but there are suspicions that he may have been responsible for many more.
After working as a butcher’s apprenticeship for seven years, Robert Pickton inherited his family’s piggery in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia in Canada. He subsequently began killing female sex workers.
Pickton owned a pig farm in Port Coquitlam, where he targeted vulnerable women, often involved in sex work and dealing with addiction. These marginalized individuals became his victims, and he took advantage of their vulnerability.
The investigation into Pickton’s crimes was a lengthy and complex process that spanned several years. Human remains were discovered on his property, leading to his arrest in 2002. The subsequent trial received significant media attention and shed light on the systemic failures that allowed Pickton to continue his crimes unchecked.
The case raised important questions about the treatment of marginalized individuals, the role of law enforcement, and the need for improved support and protection for vulnerable populations.
Although he was charged with 26 murders, Pickton was only convicted on six counts of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years.
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