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S02 E07 | Love, Lies, and the Schoolyard: The Monica Sikorski Case

S02 E07 | Love, Lies, and the Schoolyard: The Monica Sikorski Case

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For years, Monica Sikorski lived on the margins of Vancouver society — transient, volatile, and largely ignored. But behind her troubled exterior was a pattern of extreme violence that would eventually leave multiple victims dead.

In this episode of Verona Investigates, we examine the disturbing crimes of Monica Sikorski, a woman responsible for a series of brutal attacks and murders that shocked British Columbia. Targeting vulnerable individuals, Sikorski’s violence escalated over time, revealing a rare and unsettling example of female serial offending in Canada.


This episode explores:
• Monica Sikorski’s early life and instability• The circumstances surrounding her victims• The role of addiction, mental illness, and homelessness• Missed warning signs and prior violent incidents• The investigation, arrest, and court proceedings• How this case challenges common perceptions of female violence

Monica Sikorski’s story is not just about the crimes she committed — it’s about the systemic failures that allowed her to continue harming others while slipping through the cracks of the justice and mental health systems.


🕯️ When violence hides in plain sight, who is responsible for stopping it?

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