The Pig Farm: 49 Women, One Missing Inhaler

The Pig Farm: 49 Women, One Missing Inhaler

In 2002, a routine weapons check at a pig farm in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, uncovered a .22 caliber revolver with a vibrator attached and an asthma inhaler belonging to a missing woman. This discovery at Robert William Picton's farm would lead to one of Canada's most disturbing criminal cases, involving at least 49 vanished women. How did so many disappearances go unnoticed for so long?

In this episode, we delve into the world of Robert Picton and the vulnerable women from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside who frequented his farm, examining the social isolation, the parties at "Piggy Palace," and the systemic failures that allowed a serial killer to operate for decades. What factors contributed to the delayed investigation into these disappearances?

Case: Robert William Picton
Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Date of Discovery: February 5, 2002
Number of Missing Women: At least 49
Farm Size: Approximately seven hectares

- Officers found a .22 caliber revolver with a vibrator attached to its barrel in the kitchen.
- An asthma inhaler bearing the name of a missing woman was found at the farm.
- The farm hosted large parties at "Piggy Palace," a non-profit organization.
- Women from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, many facing addiction and instability, attended these parties.
- Charges against Picton for a 1997 attack were suspended due to the witness's drug use history.

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