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Report details prison assault that led to B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton’s death

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Robert Pickton was serving a life sentence at Quebec's Port-Cartier Institution in 2024 .

Board of investigation report says he was assaulted by another inmate who broke a broom handle and thrust it into his face.

Report: Inmates had free access to cleaning tools including mops and brooms that weren't kept in locked cabinets.

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66

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67

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77

Article tone

semi-formal

Language

English

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62

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likely offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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