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Prisoner Murders Serial Killer in Vengeance for Victims
9/26/2025
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Story summary
- Martin Charest pleaded guilty to murdering Robert Pickton (the serial killer) in prison, claiming to act for Pickton's victims.
- May 2024 killing at Port-Cartier penitentiary saw Charest fatally assault Pickton with a broken broom handle, with Correctional Service Canada opening an investigation.
- Pickton died in hospital on May 31, 2024 from blunt polytrauma.
- Charest received a life sentence with no parole for 25 years.
