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

Pickton died in hospital on May 31, 2024, 12 days after he was assaulted, but no charges were laid at the time.

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An artist’s sketch shows accused serial killer Robert Pickton taking notes during the second day of his trial in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster, B.C., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006.

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By The Canadian Press

MONTREAL - A federal inmate has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of serial killer Robert Pickton last year.

Martin Charest, 52, was charged on July 3 for allegedly attacking Pickton at Quebec’s Port-Cartier maximum security prison.

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