The Pickton Murders: How So Many Women Were Failed

Today we are covering one of the most disturbing, heartbreaking, and important cases in Canadian history… the murders committed by Robert Pickton. But this story is about far more than one man. It is about dozens of women who disappeared… many of whom were vulnerable, struggling, marginalized, or simply trying to survive. Women whose families fought desperately to be heard while warning signs were ignored for years. This is not a sensationalized retelling. This is a deep dive into: the victims and who they were the Downtown Eastside and the conditions that made people vulnerable the investigation the missed opportunities the police failures the forensic nightmare investigators uncovered the trial the victim impact statements the Oppal Inquiry and how this case changed Canada forever This episode took an enormous amount of research because these women deserved care, accuracy, and humanity. And fair warning my friends… this case is horrific. Some details are deeply disturbing. But I also think it is one of the most important true crime stories Canada has ever seen because it forces us to ask uncomfortable questions about whose lives society values… and whose disappearances get ignored. Everyone you know is capable of murdering you. And unfortunately… this case proves that sometimes institutions can fail people just as badly as killers do. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy