Re-Release: 001 Robert Pickton

Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy!We’re returning to where Canadian Creepies first began. This week, we’re re-releasing Episode 001, where Valerie and Ali dive into one of Canada’s most disturbing and devastating true crime cases: Robert Pickton, the serial killer whose crimes shook the nation and exposed deep flaws in how vulnerable communities were protected.In this episode, Valerie and Ali trace the timeline of Pickton’s crimes, discuss the failures that allowed him to operate for so long, and honour the women whose lives were stolen. It remains one of the darkest chapters in Canadian history — and one that must never be forgotten.For listeners who want visual context, a gallery of photos taken inside Pickton’s farm can be found here: 21 Photos Taken Inside Robert Pickton’s Pig Farm https://thecrimemag.com/robert-picktons-farm/Contact us: [email protected] Instagram: @canadiancreepiesSources: Victims: https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/pickton-robert-victims.htm https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.635605General Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Pickton https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/robert-pickton-case-plain-language-summaryLynn Ellingsen: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/lynn-ellingsen-threats-sentencing-1.6634111✨ This episode also highlights the work of Niagara Reproductive Justice (NRJ)— Learn more or support their work by visiting their social media or emailing [email protected]. Your next creepy obsession starts here. Follow Down the Crooked Path—your cohost for this haunting crossover—for eerie explorations that linger long after the episode ends:📸 Instagram: @downthecrookedpath▶️ YouTube: Down the Crooked Path🖤 Ghoul Gang, we've got double the creep for you today!📸 First up: Darkroom Photography, based in the Niagara Region. Mel captures everything from spooky to sweet with creative, lifestyle shoots—and yes, her Halloween sessions are legendary. Transparent pricing, seasonal specials, and all the eerie vibes you could want.👉 Book at darkroomphotography.ca or email [email protected]🦴 And don’t forget our boo-tiful friends at Back From the Dead Goods—resurrecting your wardrobe with creepy streetwear on Etsy & Poshmark.👻 Use code CANADIANCREEPIES for 10% off!Support spooky small biz and creep it cute, creeps.Edited by Kyle McDonnell