Article content

Bruce McArthur is expected to plead guilty in Toronto on Tuesday to eight counts of first-degree murder, according to a source close to the investigation — a move that would cement his reputation as one of Canada’s most prolific serial killers.

The National Post has learned the plea is the “significant development” referred to in a Toronto Police press release issued Monday.

We apologize, but this video has failed to load.

tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Bruce McArthur expected to plead guilty to eight counts of first-degree murder: source Back to video

The 67-year-old landscaper is alleged to have murdered eight men who were last seen alive at various points between 2010 and 2017, and most of them are known to have ties to the city’s gay village.

A Toronto Police spokesperson said the force would not confirm the Post’s report on Monday.

McArthur’s plea isn’t entirely unexpected, given that he decided in the fall to waive his right to a preliminary inquiry. As the prelim serves in part as a preview of the strength of the Crown case against an accused, waiving it is often read as the first hint the lawyers may be working on a resolution.