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New York Post
20 hours ago
- New York Post
Inmate charged with murder of notorious serial killer who feed his victims' remains to ravenous pigs
A Canadian prison inmate serving a three-year sentence was hit with a new murder rap in the jailhouse broomstick beating of notorious serial killer Robert Pickton. Martin Charest, 52, was locked up with Pickton at the Port-Cartier maximum security prison in Quebec when he allegedly attacked the gruesome convicted killer with a broken broomstick on May 19, 2024 — and now faces a first-degree murder charge, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported. Pickton, who was 74 at the time of the attack, was serving a life sentence for a 2007 conviction on six counts of murder — among the dozens of victims he is believed to have killed and then served up to his farm full of pigs. Advertisement 3 Convicted Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton was serving a life sentence when he was beaten to death last year. REUTERS He died at a Quebec hospital 12 days after he was beaten. Canadian authorities last month concluded an investigation into the serial killer's death, interviewing 35 prison staffers and eventually concluding that Charest allegedly 'grabbed a broomstick, broke the handle and thrust it' into Pickton's face, the CBS said in a separate report. Advertisement He was hit with the murder charge on July 3. The investigation determined that security measures at the prison needed to be stepped up. 'A project is underway to secure the doors of the cleaners' storerooms in unit common rooms to better control access to cleaning supplies,' the report concluded. 3 Robert Pickton pleaded guilty to six murders, but authorities believe he likely killed dozens of women. REUTERS Advertisement Charest was sentenced to 36 months in May 2022 after pleading guilty to 13 counts of uttering threats to cause bodily harm or death, According to Montreal's The Gazette. Pickton was convicted in 2007 of killing drug addicts and prostitutes and butchering their remains at his Port Coquitlam pig farm in the Pacific province of British Columbia. Investigators found the partial remains of six women on his ramshackle property, with prosecutors believing the sicko killed them during a crime spree in the late 1990s and early 2000s. 3 Prison surveillance video of convicted serial killer Robert Pickton in in Quebec's Port-Cartier maximum security prison Correctional Service Canada Advertisement The remains or DNA of 33 other women were found on the farm, and Pickton once bragged to an undercover police officer that he killed a total of 49 women. Pickton admitted to strangling his victims and feeding their remains to his pigs — prompting health officials to issue a tainted meat advisory to neighbors who might have bought pork from his farm. The serial killer was also charged with an additional 20 murders, but the charges were dropped after he was sentenced to life in prison.
Toronto Sun
21 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Inmate charged with 1st-degree murder in death of serial killer Robert Pickton
Published Jul 21, 2025 • 1 minute read Serial killer Robert Pickton shown here at the family pig farm in Port Coquitlam where the remains of multiple women were discovered. Photo by handout / Canadian Press MONTREAL — A federal inmate has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of serial killer Robert Pickton last year. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Martin Charest, 52, was charged on July 3 for allegedly attacking Pickton at Quebec's Port-Cartier maximum-security prison. Pickton died in a hospital on May 31, 2024, 12 days after he was assaulted, but no charges were laid at the time. Read More An investigation report released earlier this month revealed Pickton was assaulted by a fellow inmate who broke a broom handle and thrust it into his face, and a separate report by an independent observer named Charest as the suspect. Pickton was convicted in 2007 on six counts of second-degree murder but was suspected of killing dozens more women at his pig farm in Port Coquitlam, B.C. Charest will appear in court on Thursday. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Celebrity Celebrity Toronto & GTA Canada Other Sports
Global News
07-07-2025
- Global News
Robert Pickton was fatally stabbed with broken broom handle, investigation reveals
A report detailing the investigation into the death of convicted B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton at a Quebec prison last year says he was fatally stabbed with a broken broom handle. The fatal assault at the Port-Cartier Institution in May 2024 led to a formal investigation by Correctional Service Canada (CSC), which found that inmates routinely had access to objects that could be used as weapons. The CSC Board of Investigation report says that on May 19, 2024, at 5:16 p.m., Pickton was attacked by another inmate in the common room while medication was being distributed in his unit. 'When the assault started, the Correctional Officer (CO) assigned to the control post requested the assistance of other COs, who quickly intervened and were able to convince the aggressor to stop the assault,' the reports says. Two minutes later, the aggressor grabbed a broomstick, broke the handle, and thrust it into Pickton's face. Story continues below advertisement 'Correctional Officers again intervened, managed to gain (the aggressor's) compliance, handcuffed him, then escorted him to the Structured Intervention Unit,' the report continued. Pickton was airlifted to hospital in Sept-Îles. Due to his critical condition, he was transported to a hospital in Quebec City the next day. He died in the intensive care unit 12 days later. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy At the time of the incident, Pickton was 74 and had been serving a life sentence since 2007 for six counts of second-degree murder. Twenty additional counts of first-degree murder led to a stay of proceedings in 2010. His crimes received extensive media coverage across the country and around the world. Corrections Canada said his security level had been maintained at maximum since his intake assessment in 2008. He had been incarcerated at Port-Cartier Institution since 2018. No criminal charges have been laid in Pickton's death. Inmates had access to cleaning supplies The board was tasked with looking at the 'facts and circumstances' leading up to the deadly assault, as well as 'examining whether policies and protocols were followed, and identifying any recommendations or corrective measures needed.' One of the issues identified was access to cleaning supplies, like brooms and mops, which could be used as weapons. Story continues below advertisement 'Inmates had free access to cleaning items and that there were no functional locking cabinets that could be used to store the brooms or mops on the range, nor was there an inventory of these items at the time of the incident,' the report found. The institution has since taken steps to remedy this issue, according to the report. 'A project is underway to secure the doors of the cleaners' storerooms in unit common rooms to better control access to cleaning supplies,' the report reads. 'Furthermore, a reminder has been issued for special monitoring on the night shift, of materials in unit common rooms.' The reports says there is also now an inventory list of the items in every common room at the prison. Correctional Service Canada is required by law to investigate incidents where an inmate under their care and custody dies or suffers serious bodily injury.
The Province
07-07-2025
- The Province
Report details prison assault that led to B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton's death
The board of investigation report released Friday says Pickton was assaulted as medication was being distributed in the unit he was housed in at Quebec's Port-Cartier Institution Published Jul 06, 2025 • 2 minute read Robert Pickton Photo by BCTV / Vancouver Sun An investigation report detailing the prison assault that led to the death of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton says he was assaulted by another inmate who broke a broom handle and thrust it into his face. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The board of investigation report released Friday says Pickton was assaulted as medication was being distributed in the unit he was housed in at Quebec's Port-Cartier Institution on May 19, 2024. The report says prison guards quickly intervened and convinced the aggressor to stop the beating, but minutes later he 'grabbed a broomstick, broke the handle, and thrust it into' Pickton's face. The board's report says Pickton was taken to a hospital in an ambulance, then airlifted to another facility in Quebec City the next day and admitted to intensive care because of his critical condition. The report says Pickton died on May 31, 2024, and investigators interviewed 35 staff members from the prison and another institution, finding that inmates had free access to cleaning tools including mops and brooms that weren't kept in locked cabinets. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. At the time of the incident, Pickton was 74 and had been serving a life sentence since 2007 for six counts of second degree murder. Twenty additional counts of first degree murder led to a stay of proceedings against him in 2010. RCMP were searching the Pickton pig farm in in Port Coquitlam when this photo was taken in 2002. Photo by Ian Lindsay / Vancouver Sun He was held at a maximum security institution since his intake assessment in 2018, and had been incarcerated at Port-Cartier Institution since 2018. It says after Pickton died, the wrong family member was contacted about his death and investigators were not able to determine if he knew that his designated next of kin had changed their contact information. The board made three recommendations, including for the prison to take action to reduce accessibility to items that are used or transformed for purposes that jeopardize the security of the institution. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'A project is underway to secure the doors of the cleaners' storerooms in unit common rooms to better control access to cleaning supplies,' the report says. The board's report says no criminal charges had been laid and the Quebec Coroner's office had not submitted any reports to the Correctional Service of Canada at the time the report was written. Another report by an independent observer appointed to ensure the investigation's integrity says Pickton was 'violently assaulted' by an inmate named Martin Charest. The observer's report says the board 'conducted a meticulous, highly professional and impartial investigation of a sensitive nature,' and praised the board for completing the 'challenging job on time.' Read More Local News News News News News
Toronto Sun
07-07-2025
- Toronto Sun
Report details prison assault that led to serial killer Pickton's death
Published Jul 06, 2025 • 2 minute read An artist's sketch shows serial killer Robert Pickton taking notes during the second day of his trial in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster, B.C., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006. Photo by Jane Wolsack / THE CANADIAN PRESS An investigation report detailing the prison assault that led to the death of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton says he was assaulted by another inmate who broke a broom handle and thrust it into his face. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The board of investigation report released Friday says Pickton was assaulted as medication was being distributed in the unit he was housed in at Quebec's Port-Cartier Institution on May 19, 2024. The report says prison guards quickly intervened and convinced the aggressor to stop the beating, but minutes later he 'grabbed a broomstick, broke the handle, and thrust it into' Pickton's face. The board's report says Pickton was taken to a hospital in an ambulance, then airlifted to another facility in Quebec City the next day and admitted to intensive care because of his critical condition. Read More Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The report says Pickton died on May 31, 2024, and investigators interviewed 35 staff members from the prison and another institution, finding that inmates had free access to cleaning tools including mops and brooms that weren't kept in locked cabinets. At the time of the incident, Pickton was 74 and had been serving a life sentence since 2007 for six counts of second-degree murder. Twenty additional counts of first-degree murder led to a stay of proceedings against him in 2010. He was held at a maximum-security institution since his intake assessment in 2018, and had been incarcerated at Port-Cartier Institution since 2018. It says after Pickton died, the wrong family member was contacted about his death and investigators were not able to determine if he knew that his designated next of kin had changed their contact information. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The board made three recommendations, including for the prison to take action to reduce accessibility to items that are used or transformed for purposes that jeopardize the security of the institution. 'A project is underway to secure the doors of the cleaners' storerooms in unit common rooms to better control access to cleaning supplies,' the report says. The board's report says no criminal charges had been laid and the Quebec coroner's office had not submitted any reports to the Correctional Service of Canada at the time the report was written. Another report by an independent observer appointed to ensure the investigation's integrity says Pickton was 'violently assaulted' by an inmate named Martin Charest. The observer's report says the board 'conducted a meticulous, highly professional and impartial investigation of a sensitive nature,' and praised the board for completing the 'challenging job on time.' Toronto Raptors Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs World Columnists
