By David Lohr
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Serial Killer Story of the Week
CRIME LIBRARY — Robert Pickton: The Vancouver-area pig farmer was found guilty of second-degree murder in a highly controversial investigation estimated to have cost $100 million as the longest trial in Canadian history. Pickton preyed upon sex trade workers and is believed to have been responsible for the deaths of some 60 women. Many were stunned and disappointed that he was not found guilty of murder in the first degree.
Serial Killer Trivia:
Last Week's Question and Answer:
Q: Which popular musician and true crime artifacts collector owns the Volkswagen Ted Bundy drove when he went searching for victims?
A: Jonathan Davis, the lead singer of Korn.
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Serial Killer Coloring Book |
Serial Killer Culture: A grim fascination with serial killers has created a robust "murderabilia" market. Many millions are spent each year not on serial killer movies and books, but on everything from paintings and other artwork created by serial killers to tacky souvenirs, coloring books, games and joke gifts. Some women are so attracted that they become serial killer groupies and even wives. A close look at why we are so fascinated by serial murder. Read the complete story here.
Crime Library reader Shanon "PiNHeaD" Weaver from Palmyra, PA, was the first person to answer correctly. Congratulations, Shanon!
Each week, the trivia winner will have the opportunity to pose the following week's question. This week, Shanon asks readers:
Who is "The Vampire of Paris"?
Be the first to answer correctly to have your name listed here in next week's Serial Killer Briefs and earn the chance to come up with next week's trivia question.
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