Criminal Minds Investigates Canadian Serial Killer Robert Pickton

The Pig Farmer Killer

Robert William Willie Pickton, known as The Pig Farmer Killer, was a prolific Canadian serial killer convicted of six counts of murder. In 2002, Pickton was arrested and charged with 26 counts of murder. His crimes gained international attention and inspired episodes of the hit TV show Criminal Minds.

Episode Inspired by Real-Life Events

The Criminal Minds episode "The Pig Farmer" draws inspiration from the real-life case of Robert Pickton. The episode follows the BAU team as they travel to Canada to investigate a series of murders linked to a local pig farm. The team must race against time to identify the unsub and prevent further victims.

The episode features appearances by Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, and Matthew Gray Gubler. The episode is a chilling reminder of the real-life horrors that inspired the show's storylines.