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A review by notthatlibrarian
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
dark
emotional
informative
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Transphobia
Moderate: Addiction, Blood, Drug use, Gore, Misogyny, Racism, Stalking, and Xenophobia
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Forced institutionalization, Hate crime, and Pedophilia
Some of the victims were not out as queer at the time of their death and were outed during the investigation. Although many details of their lives are public record, it is still uncomfortable at times to read about, knowing they cannot give consent.
Although the information related to the victims is handled sensitively, and the case is not sensationalized, it is difficult to read about certain events and details regarding the case without major discomfort.