Robert Pickton, a notorious Canadian serial killer, died after being attacked by a fellow inmate in a Quebec prison where he was serving a life sentence. He was convicted of murdering six women, but boasted of killing 49. Most victims were Indigenous women, sex workers, and drug addicts. The police's bias and slow response towards the victims' marginalized status allowed Pickton to continue his crimes. His atrocities were discovered accidentally, leading to the largest crime scene investigation in Canadian history. His case highlighted the systemic failures in addressing violence against Indigenous women. The Canadian government acknowledged the devastating impact of Pickton's crimes on Indigenous communities and victims' families.
