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On the Farm

Robert William Pickton and the Tragic Story of Vancouver's Missing Women

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By: Stevie Cameron
Narrated by: Erin Moon
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Summary

 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Stevie Cameron’s investigative tour de force about one of North America's most prolific serial killers—now widely regarded as a true crime classic.

Verteran investigative journalist Stevie Cameron first began following the story of missing women in 1998, when the odd newspaper piece appeared chronicling the disappearances of drug-addicted sex trade workers from Vancouver's notorious Downtown Eastside. It was not until February 2002 that pig farmer Robert William Pickton would be arrested, and 2008 before he was found guilty, on six counts of second-degree murder. These counts were appealed and in 2010, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered its conclusion. The guilty verdict was upheld, and finally this unprecedented tale of true crime could be told.
Covering the case of one of North America's most prolific serial killers gave Stevie Cameron access not only to the story as it unfolded over many years in two British Columbia courthouses, but also to information unknown to the police - and not in the transcripts of their interviews with Pickton - such as from Pickton's long-time best friend, Lisa Yelds, and from several women who survived terrifying encounters with him. Cameron uncovers what was behind law enforcement's refusal to believe that a serial killer was at work. Crime Murder True Crime Exciting Scary
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER

“Rich with detail. . . . Should you buy this book and read it? Definitely.”
— Neil Boyd, The Globe and Mail

"Stevie Cameron, who brought the art of political investigative journalism in Canada to new heights over the last three decades, has distinguished herself and her profession once again… [On the Farm] will surely remain a classic for generations of crime readers to come."
— Winnipeg Free Press

"On the Farm is the book you were hoping for… A hard-hitting look at the botched police investigations of Pickton."
— The Vancouver Sun

"No writer knows this story better than Cameron… [On the Farm] will go down as the definitive resource on the Pickton affair."
— Maclean's

"Stevie Cameron has written yet another great book exposing, as is her wont, the 'comfortable establishment' in our country of indifference to societal ills that might be expensive nuisances to deal with."
— The Tyee
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Overall, this was a great listen. The story was jaw dropping and fascinating at times and it kept me hooked.
However, it was very long and could have been shortened considerably as the author went into detail about literally everything.
Not only the lives of the victims ( quite rightly) but also going back 2 or 3 generations in their families. Not necessary for the listener. I can see it was an attempt to give a fully rounded human face to the victims. It was a bit overdone though.
In the trial section, full biographies were provided for the defence and prosecution counsel, which again, was unnecessary. It really began to grate when I had to listen to the colour and style of all the outfits worn in court!
However, all that being said, the strength of the story overcame this, and it will remain with me for a long time.
Patience needed, but worth it I think.

A great listen

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Absolutely amazing, so interesting and so incredibly heartbreaking. The book delves into the lives of the women who tragically disappeared in a way that shows respect for them, something I find is a rarity in true crime. I cannot recommend this book enough and the narrator was utterly captivating.

Incredible book

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I've never heard such a massive true crime story in such meticulous detail. excellent

the detail is astonishing

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It was exhaustive and repetitive ad nauseam but at the same time informative and fair. I liked the most how respectful the author was to both the victims and their families and the killer himself. if you are after sensational, gory details this is not a book for you as there are only the necessary details of the murders and the circumstances.

Very respectful account

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The story was gripping from start to finish. It went into so much depth and covered the personal lives of these lovely women who lost their lives to such a monster.
These women were no less deserving of a life than you or I. Because their lives didn't follow the norm, they were treated so badly, not only by Pickton, but by the police and justice system.
The story telling was great and the lady reading it gave a perfect performance. Giving the right amount of passion and empathy.
Listen to this and I'm sure you'll feel the same way as me.

Amazing

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