This has been the largest Canadian crime story since PB and KH. It may even have surpassed that case in notoriety and press coverage and will forever be documented in the history of this country.
Over the past eight months, there have been thousands upon thousands of articles written about RW and his crimes. While I dont fully trust the media, I have to believe that at least some of those reports were thoroughly researched and accurately reported. There have been several erroneous facts published, but far more had been verified by LE and by people who knew RW personally.
In these many reports, we have heard from LE (past and present); military representatives (past and present); lawyers; several psychological experts; media pundits; victims; families of victims; RWs ex-friends, neighbours, and co-workers; and just about everyone else willing to speak to the media. A wealth of information is out there for us.
It is very hard for me to believe that any stone has been left unturned in trying to uncover anything regarding this monster, especially if it were scandalous and incriminating. The media has sources, resources, time, and motivation to dig deeply into this mans past. Any reporter worth his salt would consider it a major feather in his cap to find even the most minor, previously-undiscovered fact. It would be unrealistic to think that at least some of them have not done their utmost to do so and to publish those findings.
And yet, all reports (from LE, from shrinks, from previous acquaintances and friends) maintain steadfastly that RWs crimes began three years ago. Not one shred of evidence, or even speculation, has suggested that he had committed crimes before those revealed by LE. All agree that while this is highly unusual, anomalies exist and that this case is unique.
I understand that its difficult to leave emotions out of sleuthing here at WS. These heinous crimes lend themselves easily to form personal opinions and speculate. However, in a story of this magnitude, with as much research and coverage as has occurred, I have to trust the facts that have been presented to us
so MANY of them. Personally, I feel its a waste of my time to continue to sleuth this case unless more verified facts come to light. I am not discounting that possibility, but until that time, I consider it over and done. The creep has confessed and he is in prison for the rest of his miserable life. Im satisfied with that. Unfortunately, there are many more unsolved cases left to sleuth, which is how Ill be spending the rest of my WS time.
This is all JMO.
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