Life can take some unexpected turns, and sometimes those turns lead to unimaginable situations. Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, found himself in such a situation when he was recently moved to a new prison after being stabbed. This turn of events, while shocking to some, is just another chapter in a story that has gripped the nation.
Chauvin, now housed at the Federal Correctional Institution in Big Spring, has been the center of attention since his heinous act of taking a life sparked a national movement for justice and accountability. Serving both federal and state sentences, Chauvin’s time behind bars has been anything but smooth.… Continue reading
The news of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton’s death following a prison attack has stirred up some mixed emotions in me. On one hand, I can’t deny feeling a sense of relief that such a despicable human being is no longer among us. Pickton’s horrifying crimes, which claimed the lives of over 40 women, have left a deep scar on society. The fact that he will never again have the chance to inflict pain and suffering on others brings a small sense of closure to those affected by his heinous actions.
However, I also find it troubling that Pickton’s death comes at the hands of another violent individual within the prison system.… Continue reading
B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton savagely attacked in prison, clinging to life. The news of this attack on Pickton, a man convicted of murdering six women and suspected of many more killings, sparks a multitude of conflicting emotions within me. On one hand, the idea of violence against anyone, even someone as heinous as Pickton, should not sit right with us. As a society, we should strive to uphold the principles of justice and fairness, even within the walls of a prison. However, the dark reality is that prison violence is all too common, and when it happens to a figure like Pickton, can we really muster up sympathy?… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker