In the early 1990s, Canada was horrified by the crimes of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, a couple whose outward charm masked sadistic violence. Bernardo, already known as the “Scarborough Rapist” for a string of assaults in Toronto, escalated his crimes after meeting Homolka. Together, they kidnapped, drugged, and sexually assaulted young women — including Karla’s own sister, Tammy Homolka, who died after being drugged at a family gathering in 1990. Their most infamous crimes were the murders

Karla Homolka was involved in a series of horrific crimes in the early 1990s alongside her then-husband Paul Bernardo. Together, they kidnapped, s3xually assaulted, and murdered at least three young women, including Homolka’s own sister, Tammy. Homolka initially portrayed herself as a victim and reluctant accomplice, but evidence later revealed she was an active participant in the crimes. In 1993, Homolka struck a controversial plea deal, agreeing to testify against Bernardo in exchange for a 12

After listening to impassioned pleas from relatives of Paul Bernardo's victims, the national parole board turned down the convicted Ontario killer and serial rapist's request for parole. | CBC News