Murder For Hire: The Case of Peter Demeter

The Peter Demeter case involves the 1973 murder of his wife, Christine Demeter, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Peter Demeter, a Hungarian-Canadian real estate developer, was convicted of orchestrating her brutal killing to claim a substantial life insurance policy. The trial revealed a sordid tale of betrayal, greed, and hired killers, capturing widespread media attention. Despite his conviction, Demeter maintained his innocence and pursued numerous appeals over the years. The case remains one of Canada's most infamous true crime stories, highlighting the lengths to which someone might go for financial gain.

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