21 Dark Destinations Around The World Where History Meets Horror

9. Toronto: The Ken and Barbie Killers

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the city of Toronto was rocked by the heinous crimes of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, dubbed the "Ken and Barbie Killers" due to their seemingly perfect outward appearance. Their crimes, which included the abduction, rape, and murder of several young women, shocked the nation and have been the subject of numerous fictional adaptations. The shocking crimes of Bernardo and Homolka remain etched in Canada’s cultural memory, influencing public discourse on justice, media, and the nature of evil. By understanding the allure of their narrative, we gain insight into society's fascination with the macabre and the thin line between reality and the fictionalized accounts that it inspires.