Embedded The Kill List: The Pier
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Dec 21, 2023 Dr. Morris Tidball-Binz, a forensic expert and UN Special Rapporteur on executions, provides valuable insights into Karima Baloch's mysterious death. He discusses the implications of police reports and the factors surrounding her mental health as an activist. Mary Lynk, who investigates the case, reflects on the emotional challenges of revealing Dr. Morris's findings to Karima's brother, Samir. Together, they examine the systemic issues facing dissidents in exile and Karima's enduring legacy, highlighting the profound costs of activism.
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Standing Where Karima Was Last Seen
- Mary Link visits the Centre Island pier where Karima likely was last alive and describes the cold, solitude, and the pier's layout.
- She connects the place's beauty and solace to why Karima liked it and wonders why Karima went there that last time.
First In-Person Meeting With Samir
- Mary meets Samir in Toronto and he brings a brown envelope containing the Toronto police report and coroner's report.
- They begin reading the documents together, marking a crucial moment in the investigation.
Redacted Source Shapes Investigation
- The police flagged Karima as a 'missing vulnerable person' because she reportedly made recent suicidal ideation known to someone.
- The name of the person who heard this is redacted, leaving ambiguity about the source of that claim.
