Documentary Description
Paul Bernado and Karla Homolka were Canadian serial killers who
attracted worldwide media attention when they were convicted of raping
and murdering teenage girls, including Karla’s own sister, Tammy
Homolka.
These two serial killers are part of a fairly exclusive group of
killers that killed as a couple. Paul Bernardo also admitted raping
numerous other women over a period of years, and he eventually brought
Karla into the mix. The question most people have when they hear of
these murders, is why did Karla do it?
The answers to those questions are ones that we may never have all
the answers to, but we certainly have a few. Karla was an active
participant in the murders, and even participated sexually alongside
and with the girls, mostly for Paul’s affection and at his urging. This
was the basis behind Karla’s defense and her reasoning to strike a
plea bargain that allowed for her current release. Karla Homolka served
only twelve years in prison for her part in the murders.
One thing that we know for certain is that Karla was abused heavily
by Paul Bernardo both physically and mentally in their relationship.
The record clearly shows brutal beatings and horrible mental abuse
perpetrated by Paul Bernardo. The puzzling part of this, however, is
that Karla never attempted to get out. She came from a supportive
family that surely would have tried to protect her. Could it be that
she was afraid of Paul hurting them or her anyway?
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