sourceA pig farmer alleged to be Canada's worst serial killer has pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering women from Vancouver's seediest streets.
In court today, Robert "Willie" Pickton, who is accused in the deaths of at least 26 women, softly said "not guilty" as each of the names of six of the alleged victims was read in court.
A judge has ruled that the trial will be divided into two parts, with the first six counts being tried first.
The gruesome allegations against Pickton fall under a publication ban which prevents the media from revealing details of the alleged crimes until opening arguments next month.
Pickton was arrested in February of 2002 by police investigating the disappearances of sex-trade workers from Vancouver.
Health officials later issued a tainted-meat advisory to neighbors who may have bought pork from his farm, concerned the meat may have contained human remains.
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