In 2012, the Canadian Press ignited a firestorm of criticism by naming killer Luka Magnotta as its “Newsmaker Of The Year.” But while the recognition was questionable for its sensitivity, there’s no doubt that few people had captured the public’s attention like the young murderer and internet sensation.
A male escort and sometimes model, Magnotta had earned his notoriety by videotaping himself stabbing Chinese student Lin Jun to death with an ice pick and dismembering the body, before posting the video online. After mailing Jun’s hands and feet to elementary schools, he then led Interpol on a manhunt that ended when he was arrested at an Internet café in Berlin where he was reading news stories about himself.
An international celebrity in a macabre sort of way, with a legion of fans, Magnotta was brought back to Canada, convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to prison. During this time, Anna Yourkin, his estranged mother, troubled by Magnotta’s abused childhood and her role in that, reconnected with her killer son.
Despite his internet fame, Magnotta never agreed to any in-depth interviews. Now Magnotta has given award-winning journalist and author, Brian Whitney (RAW DEAL, THE SHAWCROSS LETTERS) an exclusive look inside the mind of this “social media” killer. Joining Whitney to tell this unique true crime story is Anna Yourkin. The book also contains exclusive photos provided by Yourkin.
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I started this book in 2013. I wrote it from a place of hurt, devastation, love and confusion. Over the next three years I deconstructed my world looking for answers. I needed to come to terms with the fact that my son Luka Magnotta was charged and eventually convicted of first degree murder and why? I threw myself into my writing, I wrote in silence as the world came to their own conclusions surrounding the Luka Magnotta case. I refused to speak to the media, I just wanted to be left alone! As the years passed by and my research and discoveries were complete, the book was was finally finished. I approached WildBlue Press and they paired me up with author Brian Whitney to fine tune the book and get it ready for publishing. Over the months Brian and I formulated a plan as to how we would incorporate our writing as well as my son Luka’s opinions into the
book. Once we pulled it all together it turned out fabulous! I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities I have been offered, I can finally tell my side of the story in a non intrusive way! The book is filled with exclusive information and photos, This case drew worldwide attention but it was all one sided. Now the other “untold” side of the story is complete and ready to share with the world! My goal is that this book clears up the misconceptions, lies and lingering questions that have been circulating for years. Remember, there are always two sides to every story and now you have the opportunity to know both. I invite you to pull up a chair and take a front row seat look into my world as the mother of one of Canada’s Most Notorious Criminals Luka Rocco Magnotta, as you eagerly turn the pages you will discover a riveting tale beyond your wildest imagination! I have candidly opened up my world to the public for the first time since this ordeal began. Although this book is complete my journey is far from over, I will never be the same person I was and I will continue to struggle with the reality I am left with.
Hello Anna,
I absolutely loved your book. Such great insight into the case and your son, Luka. I am writing to you with what may seem like an odd request, which is to inquire about Luka’s time of birth. I know that he was born on July 24, 1982 in Scarborough, Canada (correct me if wrong), but his birth time is unknown. I would like this crucial piece of information, if you have it from his birth certificate preferably or know it exactly from memory, because I would like to do an astrological analysis of him on YouTube. I specialize in forensic astrology, and his birth chart can reveal an amazing wealth of information about his personality, what exactly happened on the day of the murder, why it happened, and so many other details. Without an accurate birth time, such a chart cannot be constructed.
Please report back to me as soon as you can. Thank you so much!
My best,
Paul
Hello Everyone… Thank you all for your interest in our new book “My Son, The Killer The Untold Story of Luka Magnotta And 1 lunatic 1 Icepick” We have given some interviews and plan to give a lot more! We ask that you give us til the end of November and then we will gladly start answering interview requests again.. I have been feeling unwell and Brian is vacationing in New Zealand. Once Brian is back and I am feeling better we will gladly start doing interviews. again. Thank you all for your patience, the wait will be worth it, we have plenty to say! We value our readers and will not disappoint you! Once again, a BIG thank you to WildBlue Press for this opportunity! Anna Yourkin & Brian Whitney
https://youtu.be/0oR74jJ_Upo
New YouTube Video… My Son, The Killer: The Untold Story of Luka Magnotta and “1 Lunatic 1 Ice Pick”
By Anna Yourkin and Brian whitney
Interview with The Peterborough Examiner…
I couldn’t resist commenting. Exceptionally ѡell ѡritten!
Utter rot all of it. This is nothing but a woman in denial about how truly disturbed and sadistic her son is. Granted that would be difficult for any mother to accept, but the fact that she continues to make excuses for him and deny his guilt in the horrific crimes he has committed is a blatant insult to the victim’s family. Not to mention the absolutely disgraceful attempt to try to get him released from prison because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Anna, sorry but your son is exactly where he belongs and needs to stay for the rest of his life, and you should consider yourself lucky that he’s even alive at all at this point, unlike the parents of Jun Lin. The sooner you accept that your son is a very sick and remorseless criminal who deserves nothing less than remaining behind bars for the rest of his life, the better off everyone will be.
Agree with Blythe. Anna, your son has yet to grasp the reality of his heinous acts. It is absolutely disgusting to see that you are seeking some sort of sympathy from people. He not only killed another human being but he recorded it like he did with the cat killing videos and posted it for the world to see.
His hunger for love and acknowledgement was never taught properly in his upbringing. Seeing how you handled the aftermath of his crime. I can only imagine that you probably sheltered him and allowed him to get away with so much wrong doings in his adolescent years.
Dont try to humanize your son because you supported your child to become the demon he became.
Absolutely revolting to see that he is still receiving attention for all the wrong reasons.
He is not a celebrity, never was, never will be. He was on the path to become a serial killer and I am so glad that he was caught.
Anna, you not only failed as a mother but as a person… If it were the other way around and Luka was the one that was dismembered by a maniac I wonder what you would have to say to that…. It is so nerve wracking that you went so far as to publicly stand up for him and defend his actions by blaming it on another person that was never brought to light. Even if he was involved in any strange relationships with what you referred to as a Master, he did what he did out of his own free will. He could have said no or reached out for help if he really did not enjoy taking part in any of that crap.
The victims family deserve more than just your son being put into jail.
We are all born sinners not evil. There is a difference…