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As the 22nd of January inches closer, I find myself growing more and more nervous. How will it be to lay my eyes on Robert Pickton? How will it be to listen to the facts and all the testimony? In all honesty, I am not sure of the extent of his guilt. I think he was obviously aware of what was going on, but did he actually kill them? He had to have known something, but how much? So the prosecution will need to convince me along with the jury that he actually murdered these six women.
Also, I wonder how it will feel to be on the other side of the fence. The last time I was at court during the preliminary hearings, an invisible fence was erected through body language between survivors, family and friends and the media. There are some hostilities between the people most intimately affected versus the media. There are some of my friends I have not found yet to tell them I am doing this, but know I will see them at trial. I wonder if it will change the way I interact with them. Will I be seen as one of "the media" and having "crossed over," or will they still let me in because of the trust and relationship already there and let me write down what they so desperately want to say?
I have heard from seasoned reporters that they are already starting to get anxious about what a media circus it will be on the first few days. My question is, will his victims be remembered in all this?
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Hello Heather, I wanted to
By Hazel8500, January 24, 2007 at 11:07Hello Heather,
I wanted to let you know I've been reading. I am so very grateful to you and Pauline and this magazine for undertaking such a historic mission. You are breaking new ground while standing yours.
I watched a CTV interview with you as you spoke about the woman who gave you hot chocolat and a smile. It touched me deeply.
You have touched me deeply.
Thank you for doing this.
I hope that as the trial wears on, you will draw strength from the growing number of supporters, and the years wear on after wards, that you get to see the good results and benefit from the work you have done here, for your sisters in spirit.
With great admiration,
Hazel Main.
Hello Trisha and
By Raymond Williams, January 22, 2007 at 15:50Hello Trisha and Pauline,
May the storm you are about to weather, arrive and pass with God's speed. On this first day of inclement proceedings, may your spirit be strong and your will as strong as any in that confined space, called a courtroom. For me today this morning began, almost the same as any. My children we taken to school, and I came home to write. I feel your nervousness at the horrors you may hear through out the months to come. Hearing what the prosecution may say, will require all of your emotions, and I commend you for keeping an open mind for all that you will hear and have to absorb. As for anyone viewing you for "crossing over", to the other side, and being a part of the media. Your friends should understand, you are there with purpose, and what you are doing is a necessity, a unique opportunity in intpreting a story that needs to be told, from all possible angles. I believe one day that the media, can be the cleansing light on what the world is going through. May the light be held by you and Pauline, and may the prayers we are all sending your way, sustain the brightness of that glow, for years to come.
G'luck Trisha and Pauline
All My Relations
Raymond Williams
The trial today was indeed
By Heather Wallace, January 22, 2007 at 16:39The trial today was indeed emotionally draining. The prosecution laid out overwhelming and horrific scientific evidence. Pauline and Trisha both said they were doing ok though and I know all the people most closely affected by this case will band together in support of one another. Trisha was friends with one of the victims. Luckily or unluckily, Trisha was outside doing an interview when her friend's evidence was described. Trisha, I wish you peace and supportive energy in the days, weeks and months to come.
Heather Wallace
Senior Editor
Heather - I have forwarded
By leedictu, January 23, 2007 at 07:15Heather - I have forwarded to you this morning's BBC Newsworld article on this horrendous trial. Surrely, in the name of sanity, the judge should overrule the accused's plea of not guilty. He has confessed to 49 murders, the prosecution has tendered DNA-identified body parts discovered in his freezer, plus other bodies on his farm. Must we be subjected to the media-frenzy of a year's reporting of this grisly one-man crusade in order to pander to his ego and titillate a billion readers? Must we bear the costs of a lengthy trial? Can the defence attorney be serious when he exhorts the jury to maintain an open mind? Are they to be sequestered for a year? At what cost to their lives and to our collective purse?
Is there nothing we can do to stop this madness?