Vigil for victims as Robert Pickton becomes eligible for day parole – CityNews

February 21, 2024

The families and friends of women murdered by a B.C. serial killer are set to come together Wednesday at the Port Coquitlam property where many of the victims’ remains were found.

The candlelight vigil comes one day before convicted murderer Robert Pickton becomes eligible for day parole.

Lorelei Williams’ tells CityNews her cousin Tanya Holyk’s DNA was found at Pickton’s former pig farm.

“It’s been very difficult,” said Williams. “It’s sickening. I can’t believe it’s already coming up. I can’t believe so much time has passed. I still can’t believe that no one else has gone to jail for this, as well.”

Holding back tears and frustration, Williams admits the idea that he could potentially be released on day parole stuns her.

“I already don’t trust the justice system, and this just makes me not trust it even more because the fact that a person like this could be let out of jail, or who would apply. … I really don’t believe that he’ll be given day parole, but the fact he can apply, it’s disgusting,” she said.

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