Pickton found guilty of 6 counts of 2nd degree murder

By Editing Staff
December 09, 2007

Robert Pickton, one of Canada's worst serial killers, has been found guilty of 6 counts of second degree murder. The trial ran from January 22, 2007 to the reading of the verdict on December 9, 2007. Pickton had pled not guilty to all 6 counts against him, which were all originally first degree murder charges.

Pickton stood in the prisoner's box, flanked by his lead lawyers. He bowed his head and looked at the ground while the verdicts were read, but he showed no emotion.

Under Canadian law, a murder conviction carries an automatic life sentence, the CBC said. Jurors are discussing whether Pickton would be eligible for parole, the network said.

Pickton, 58, is also facing charges for the murder of another 20 women, the CBC said. It's not yet clear whether that trial will proceed.

Jurors had no recommendation on parole eligibility and court was adjourned until Tuesday when sentencing will be decided and victim impact statements will be read.


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