Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver – One the first anniversary of the conviction of Robert William Pickton on six counts of murder, the First Nations Leadership Council is encouraging the Attorney General’s office to proceed with a trial on the 20 remaining counts of murder.
“The November 2007 conviction of Robert Pickton brought a close to a sad chapter in the lives of six women; however there has been no closure for many of the other victim’s families”, said Grand Chief Doug Kelly, a member of the First Nations Summit political executive.
“The Crown must plan to proceed with a second trial for Robert Pickton on all outstanding counts in order to give the remaining victims’ families their day in court and a chance at closure” added Chief Kelly.