Through history there have been many criminal cases in Canada that have made our country stop and think. The case concerning the various assaults and inhumane murders of many women in Port Coquitlam, British Colombia is a precise example and is known as one of the largest strings of serial murders in Canadian history. Robert Pickton was the man responsible for this terrible tragedy and his sick, twisted nature was what lead to his nickname, “the pig farmer killer”. This case is a strong representation of how mentally unstable some people can be. This case study showcases Robert Picktons sadistic mindset and ruthless actions through the history and substance of the case, the procedure and findings that followed Picktons arrest, and the lasting …show more content…
They operated a pig farming business on the premises which was found to be a contributor to the murders investigated in the case. The downtown east side of Vancouver is known for its mass volume of drug addicts and prostitutes. This demographic is what Pickton focused on for his victims. It is believed that his span of killings began in the early 1990’s because there were reports of missing women across Vancouver’s east side beginning around that time and with increased reports spanning up into the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, the police were more inclined to investigate the disappearances (Crawley). It is thought that the arrest of Robert Pickton should have occurred many years earlier than it did, however there were missteps in the police investigations. In 1997, Pickton was on thin ice due to an attempted murder charge which resulted in both Robert and the victim being hospitalized with a stab wound, however this charge was dropped because the victim was said to be too mentally unstable to testify (Blanco). Again in 1998 there was a tip stating that there were illegal practices occurring on the Pickton farm, however there was no warrant issued at that current time (Higgins).