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Missing from the Village: The Story of Serial Killer Bruce McArthur, the Search for Justice, and the System That Failed Toronto's Queer Community by Justin Ling
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"Even today, you can still literally get away with murder. If your victim is queer."
Missing From The Village chronicles the disappearances and murders of eight Toronto-area men in the early-mid 2010s, the similarities between them being part of the LGBTQ+ community. And being acquainted with killer Bruce McArthur.
Journalist Justin Ling acquaints readers with each of the victims, giving more page space to them than he who murdered them.
It's a testiment to the importance of their lives, as well as the failings of the system that took years to even identify that the deaths were linked. Multiple men were never even reported missing. McArthur's name wasn't in the system despite violent incidents years prior.
It's a timely read and one that illustrates the continual need for change, right in our own country.
For true crime fans seeking a Canadian-based read, recommended!
Missing From The Village chronicles the disappearances and murders of eight Toronto-area men in the early-mid 2010s, the similarities between them being part of the LGBTQ+ community. And being acquainted with killer Bruce McArthur.
Journalist Justin Ling acquaints readers with each of the victims, giving more page space to them than he who murdered them.
It's a testiment to the importance of their lives, as well as the failings of the system that took years to even identify that the deaths were linked. Multiple men were never even reported missing. McArthur's name wasn't in the system despite violent incidents years prior.
It's a timely read and one that illustrates the continual need for change, right in our own country.
For true crime fans seeking a Canadian-based read, recommended!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Sexual violence, Hate crime, Murder, Outing, and Transphobia
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