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Luka Magnotta’s Mother Tells All In MY SON, THE KILLER

MY SON, THE KILLER Kindle CoverIn 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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November 6, 2018 By Brian Whitney 8 Comments

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  1. Anna Yourkin says

    November 9, 2018 at 10:33 am

    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.

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    • Paul D says

      December 12, 2021 at 10:09 pm

      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

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  2. Anna Yourkin says

    November 17, 2018 at 6:54 pm

    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

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  3. Anna Yourkin says

    November 29, 2018 at 1:11 pm

    https://youtu.be/0oR74jJ_Upo

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  4. Anna Yourkin says

    November 29, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    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

    Reply
  5. Anna Yourkin says

    November 29, 2018 at 1:18 pm

    Interview with The Peterborough Examiner…

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  6. relaxingandenergy.com says

    June 5, 2019 at 12:43 am

    I couldn’t resist commenting. Exceptionally ѡell ѡritten!

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  7. James says

    June 2, 2022 at 6:52 pm

    Absolutely! Thank you so much for making this point so blatantly! Obviously, as parents, we never want to consider that our own children will become monsters like this. However, the fact is that her son robbed another set of parents of their son’s life and that is not something that can be explained away so casually. He deserves to be in prison for the rest of his life and the fact that his mother continues to fight that is an insult to to the victim, his family, and humanity in general.

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