pickWow. Just wow. I have so many thoughts and feelings over this one.
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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 | 
pickWow. Just wow. I have so many thoughts and feelings over this one.
Just started this one…
I‘m just starting this Canadian true crime that looks at the investigation into a serial killer who preyed on men in Toronto‘s “Gay Village” (and how the police initially screwed that investigation up). The murderer‘s arrest in 2018 was big news here in Canada.
pickHaving lived in Ontario during part of this time, and having friends involved with this, this book hit home. The police seemed to slough off what the community knew and their superior attitude cost lives. Once they got to work, they did a good job. Well written, good sense of place. My only quibble is the way Ling centers himself; it‘s one way to tell a story, just not my preferred structure for true crime. Recommended.
pickI‘m really glad I read this. Lots of information about the victims as well as commentary on how the queer community has been let down by the Toronto police through this (and history.) He‘s more sympathetic with them than I am, but I guess you can‘t burn your contacts.
I didn‘t even know this book was coming out, but was able to score a skip the line loan right away. This case hits close to home because I live in The Village and was following it very closely when they finally caught McArthur essentially in the act.
pickThis is a well-researched and thoughtful book about the horrific Bruce McArthur case that shocked Canadians in 2018. In addition to a detailed overview of how the case progressed, Ling provides information about the lives of each of the victims and the impact of their deaths on those they left behind. The book also delves into the complicated relationship between the Toronto Police Service and the city‘s LGBTQ+ community and explores ⬇️
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