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Inmate charged with first-degree murder in death of serial killer Robert Pickton

  • A federal inmate, Martin Charest, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of serial killer Robert Pickton.
  • Charest, 52, allegedly attacked Pickton at Quebec's Port-Cartier maximum security prison on July 3.
  • An investigation revealed that Pickton was assaulted with a broken broom handle, leading to his death.
  • Charest will have a court appearance on Thursday regarding the charges against him.
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Inmate of Port-Cartier Martin Charest prison is charged with first degree murder in connection with Robert Pickton's death.

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A federal inmate was charged with first-degree murder in the death of serial killer Robert Pickton, who occurred last year. Martin Charest, 52, was charged on 3 July with assaulting Pickton at the maximum security prison in Port-Cartier, on the North Shore. Pickton died at the hospital on 31 May 2024, 12 days after being assaulted, but no charges were brought at the time. An investigation report published earlier this month revealed that Pickton…

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A federal inmate was charged with first-degree murder in the death of serial killer Robert Pickton, who occurred last year. Martin Charest, 52, was charged on 3 July with assaulting Pickton at the maximum security prison in Port-Cartier, on the North Shore. Pickton died at the hospital on 31 May 2024, 12 days after being assaulted, but no charges were brought at the time. An investigation report published earlier this month revealed that Pickton…

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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