The Last Seven Weeks: A Recap

A quick recap of the trial so far: We have learned a blood soaked mattress was found in Pickton's trailer, about the slaughterhouse and the grim findings within. We have seen one officer reduced to tears because of the situation with the underfed and wounded pigs and hogs on the farm. We have heard from very efficient and thorough witnesses - People that we have asked much of, as they poured all their energy into finding the evidence at this site. We have heard about the investigation's overwhelming first days on the farm and how they went about creating a system to log all the evidence. (One officer alone seized close to 800 pieces of evidence).

Every officer had to give a sample of their DNA, in case they contaminated some evidence. We heard police were doing surveillance on 'people of interest,' and in fact, some of those people will be testifying in the days and months to come. What also comes up a lot is the Missing Women's Task Force and the sheer amount of work that some of its officers have put into this case.

In the last seven weeks, we have also been listening to what these women's bodies and DNA have told us. This aspect is very difficult, not only because it is so personal, but because it is also so tedious at times. While sitting through long days at court, one can't help but wonder what is the point to some of the workings of the court? But we cannot see the big picture yet as we are a few weeks along in a year-long trial.

I am looking forward to hearing more testimony so we can get more answers to some burning questions.