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During Moore’s trial, the Crown argued that his motive for the murders was a combination of both his hatred for the Scarborough neighbourhood and his desire to be seen as a genuine gangster.

The jury listened to the majority of Moore’s rap album, Election Year, as the Crown argued lyrics in the songs contained reference to the murders. Lead investigator Detective-Sergeant Hank Idsinga said, “Some of his rap lyrics, which were introduced as evidence, talked about him being able to in his words, ‘shake the streets.’”

“It’s not going to heal, because it doesn’t go away, but it gives you a peace of mind that somebody is held responsible,” said Dorothy Cole, the wife of Carl Cole.

Many members of the victim’s families left the room when Moore was given the customary chance to speak before he was sentenced. They did not want to hear what he had to say.

Reading from a speech he held in his hands, Moore said he felt for the families of the victims, but maintained his innocence and claimed: “I am not a psychologically disturbed individual.”

“My talents had me on the right track, enabling me to explore possible musical endeavours with Toronto’s own king of hip-hop, Drake.”

Moore added: “I have no choice but to appeal these verdicts.”

Moore is currently serving a 12-year sentence for armed robbery and will serve a fifth life sentence after Dambrot sentenced him to serve 16 years for firearm-related offences. All his sentences will run concurrently.

But Darmbrot said the serial killer will likely never be granted parole.

“While it will be for others to say in the fullness of time, at present, I find it hard to imagine that members of society should ever have to bear the risk of this offender being at large among them again,” he said.