A society that presupposes a norm of violence and celebrates aggression, whether on the subway, on the football pitch or in the conduct of its business, cannot do without to create celebrities out of people who would destroy him (Lapham, 1985). Unfortunately, such acts of fury have become a prevalent factor in Canadian culture. As a result of endless media coverage, Canadians are now constantly bombarded with countless images of violence. Many of which often portray a victim avenging his opponent with force. Therefore, indoctrinating individuals to believe that it is only through aggression that problems can be solved. Instead of being punished for acts of violence, those who commit such crimes are often praised for their “heroism.” Additionally, the success of films like The Godfather, Gladiator, and Troy further help reintegrate us into a society that glorifies violence. Furthermore, this ideology allows people to take part in violent acts with little or no reaction from their community. However, when a person deviates from the “norm,” they are likely to be seen as a deviant. Such instances of rejection within a society are often seen in the depiction of serial killers. Although our society tends to condone violence when it is directed against a specific individual or individuals, it does not allow the killing of innocent bystanders. Instead, crimes that are targeted against multiple people over a long period carry the harshest forms of punishment under the law. Unfortunately, in enforcing the law for such crimes, perpetrators often face intense public scrutiny. Such events were evident in the flawed murder investigation of Canada's most notorious serial killer Robert Pickton. This is due to the fact that, the negligence of the Vancou...... middle of paper ......ller-robert-pickton-book (access date: May 25, 2003).CTVNews. (2009). Pickton tells police he had planned another one. Retrieved from http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20100809/pickton-tape-100809/(accessed May 25, 2003).Matas,R.(2007, October 17).The defense is up to the case Pickton. The globe and the mail. Retrieved from the archives http://www.theglobeandmail.com/archives/defence-rests-in-pickton-case/article789013/(accessed May 25, 2003).Serial Killer. (2009) Retrieved from http://www.serialkillers.ca/robert-william-pickton/(accessed May 25, 2003). Shore, R. (2010, August 9). Young Willie Pickton was devastated by the slaughter of his pet. The Vancouver sun. Retrieved from the archives http://communities.canada.com/VANCOUVERSUN/blogs/greenman/archive/2010/08/09/young-willie-pickton-was-haunted-by-the-slaughter-of-his-pet.aspx (access date: May 25th 2003).