Alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur appeared via video link in a Toronto courtroom this morning.
McArthur, a 66-year-old landscaper, has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder.
Wearing an orange jumpsuit during the brief hearing Wednesday, and looking towards the floor much of the time, he only gave his name when asked for it by the judge.
The judge also ordered a publication ban, limiting what can be reported in the media.
Among those in the courtroom was the family of Andrew Kinsman, one of the alleged victims. The remains of Kinsman, Selim Essen, Sorush Mahmudi, Dean Lisowick and Majeed Kayhan were all discovered following forensic teams' searches of a property connected to McArthur.
Detectives say they expect to lay further charges in the coming days.
Construction workers and police were seen digging up pipes in front of a Toronto home connected to McArthur. (Martin Trainor/CBC)
On Wednesday morning, construction workers and police were seen searching pipes underneath the road in front of the property linked to McArthur.
Over the past days, forensic teams have also excavated land and searched several planters at the site.
In all, the remains of six people have been found.
Guilty pleas 'a last resort' for lawyer
McArthur is represented by Toronto lawyer W. Calvin Rosemond, who attended Wednesday's hearing but did not speak to reporters following his client's appearance.
Rosemond has represented clients charged with first-degree murder before, according to his professional biography on the website of Edward H. Royle & Partners LLP.
McArthur is begin represented by lawyer W. Calvin Rosemond, who has previous experience defending people charged with first-degree murder. (Edward H. Royle & Partners LLP)
"Mr. Rosemond is a clever advocate with a compelling courtroom presence. He believes that everyone has the right to a fair trial and that guilty pleas ought only be entered as a last resort," his biography says.
McArthur's next court appearance via video has been scheduled for Feb. 28.
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