PORT COQUITLAM, Canada – Families and friends of the victims of a B.C. serial killer, Robert Pickton, will gather for a candlelight vigil at the Port Coquitlam property where the remains of many of the victims were found. The vigil comes on the eve of Pickton’s eligibility for day parole.

One of the victim’s relatives, Lorelei Williams, expressed her distress at the idea of Pickton being released on day parole. She lamented the lack of justice for the victims and the flaws in the justice system, emphasizing the need for changes to prevent murderers and those convicted of atrocious crimes from being eligible for parole. Pickton was convicted of six counts of second-degree murder in 2007, and further charges involving 20 other women were stayed.

Williams also highlighted the targeting of Indigenous women and girls by murderers, stressing the impact of these crimes on the families left behind. As Pickton becomes eligible for day parole and eventually full parole in 2027, the trauma resurfaces for the families and friends of the victims.

Despite the emotional toll, Williams continues to advocate for her cousin and other victims, finding strength in the fight for justice. The vigil, set to take place at the former pig farm, will provide an opportunity for attendees to remember their loved ones and keep their memory alive.

The vigil serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of Pickton’s heinous crimes and the ongoing trauma experienced by the families of the victims. It brings attention to the need for changes in the justice system to prevent similar tragedies in the future.