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September marks 30 years since infamous Canadian serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo was sentenced to life in prison for his crimes.

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It's been 20 years since Karla Homolka — dubbed the "Barbie Killer" — was released from prison after serving her sentence, following a controversial plea deal with prosecutors.

In the early 1990s, Homolka and her then-husband, Paul Bernardo, were involved with a series of violent crimes that shocked the nation.

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Infamous Canadian killer Paul Bernardo is set to appear in front of the Parole Board of Canada on Tuesday as part of his latest bid for release.

Bernardo, one of Canada's most notorious killers and sex offenders, is currently serving a life sentence for the kidnapping, sexual assault and murder of 15-year-old Kristen French and 14-year-old Leslie Mahaffy in Ontario between 1990 and 1992.

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In 2021, a documentary about Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka brought renewed attention to the convicted couple dubbed the "Ken and Barbie Killers."

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Luka Magnotta and Paul Bernardo are among Canada's most infamous killers serving life sentences behind bars, so Canadians might be surprised to hear they're at a medium-security prison with a hockey rink on the property.

Conservative MP Frank Caputo recently called out conditions at the facility where the two killers are now, after touring Quebec's La Macaza Institution in recent months. And while his claims that they play "serial killer pickup hockey" are being challenged, there's no doubt that there are tougher facilities where they could be living in Canada.

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