In the early 1990s, Canada was horrified by the crimes of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, a couple whose outward charm masked sadistic violence. Bernardo, already known as the “Scarborough Rapist” for a string of assaults in Toronto, escalated his crimes after meeting Homolka. Together, they kidnapped, drugged, and sexually assaulted young women — including Karla’s own sister, Tammy Homolka, who died after being drugged at a family gathering in 1990. Their most infamous crimes were the murders

Paul Bernardo et Karla Homolka incarnaient l’idéal de toute relation. Ils étaient jeunes, heureux, beaux et gagnaient la sympathie de tous ceux qui leur adressaient la parole. On les appelait les véritables “Ken et Barbie”. Cependant, le couple cachait de sombres passions et utilisait leurs atouts pour couvrir les pires crimes… y compris contre leur propre famille. | Mystères

After listening to impassioned pleas from relatives of Paul Bernardo's victims, the national parole board turned down the convicted Ontario killer and serial rapist's request for parole. | CBC News

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