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Research Paper On Robert Willy Pickton

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Mona Lee Wilson, Brenda Ann Wolfe, Tanya Holyk—these names may not ring a bell for many, yet they are just a few names that represent a grim reality and truth that delves into one of the darkest chapters in Canadian history. It’s claimed that 49 women had their lives taken from them by the notorious serial killer Robert “Willy” Pickton, 49 families were left broken and asking questions, 49 birthdays that will be forever changed, and 49 goodbyes left unsaid. These families yearn for closure, but will the dirt where these bodies lay hold more than just a soul, but a disturbing truth that is better left buried? Robert William "Willie" Pickton, born in 1949, gained a notorious reputation as one of Canada's most horrendous serial killers. His gruesome …show more content…

CBC News coverage of the inquiry into Pickton's crimes shows more problems that have allowed him to get away with murder for so long. The inquiry found racism in the police force, laziness in investigating missing women reports, and no consequences for messing up the case. These discoveries show why it's so important to change things in the justice system to stop violence against Indigenous women and make sure criminals like Pickton face justice. The decision on whether to dig up Robert Pickton's farm in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, was a crucial moment in the investigation into his horrifying crimes. After Pickton's arrest in February 2002, suspicions grew about the farm's involvement, especially as evidence surfaced hinting at the presence of human remains there. However, law enforcement initially hesitated to undertake the challenging task of excavation. They faced numerous obstacles, including logistical issues, legal procedures like obtaining search warrants, and concerns about the emotional impact on the victims'

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This man is responsible for the deaths of 49 women (MacQueen, 2010, p. 1). In fact, the majority of the women that he killed were prostitutes from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (Krauss, 2002, p. A8). In 2007, Pickton was convicted of second degree murders of six women and charged with the deaths of 20 additional women. In that same year, Pickton was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for up to 25 years which was the stiffest sentence one could get in Canada during those times. During the trial in January of 2007, the Crown stated that Pickton had confessed to 49 murders to an under cover police officer who was posing as a cellmate and that Pickton claimed he wanted to reach the number 50, but did not manage to because he started to get “sloppy”.

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