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The story of Robert Pickton, a pig farmer from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, is a chilling account of a serial killer who preyed on vulnerable women in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside during the 1980s and 1990s. Born into a harsh and isolated environment, Pickton grew up introverted and fascinated by the macabre. He lured women to his farm with promises of safety, only to murder them and dispose of their remains in grotesque ways, often involving his pigs.
The disappearances went largely unnoticed due to societal neglect and police failures. In 2002, a crucial tip led to a search of Pickton's farm, uncovering evidence that linked him to numerous murders. Convicted of six counts of second-degree murder, Pickton claimed to have killed 49 women. His trial exposed systemic issues and led to significant reforms. The case remains a stark reminder of the need for vigilance and justice in protecting society's most vulnerable.
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