Winnipeg: On Tuesday, a local court in Winnipeg sentenced a serial killer to four life terms for the murders of four women. This case has drawn national attention across Canada and sparked a significant discussion about violent crimes against Indigenous women and girls.

The accused, Jeremy Skibiki, was found guilty of brutally murdering four women—Rebecca Cantor, Marturius Patty, Buffy Messinger, and Mary Sinclair. These incidents occurred between 2021 and 2023 when these women went missing. The police investigation revealed that the accused adopted a particularly brutal approach in these murders.

Judge’s Statement
In delivering the sentence, the judge remarked, “These murders are not only a grave crime against Indigenous women but also a serious offense against society. There is a pressing need to pay special attention to the protection of Indigenous communities, an issue that has often been overlooked by our systems.”

The Winnipeg police have also stated that they are still investigating other cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women.
An officer stated, “This is just one step. We still have many unresolved cases that need to be addressed.”

The case has sparked a significant discussion on social and political levels about the need for additional measures to ensure the safety of Indigenous women and girls. Social activists and organizations have called for local and national governments to introduce new proposals and programs to enhance the protection of Indigenous women.