Markus Hicks facing over 150 charges as investigation continues

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The RNC has provided an update on the investigation related to the use of fictitious identities, social media applications, and concealment to arrange sexual acts by the accused, Markus Hicks.

The accused was using 27 different social media accounts across multiple platforms. In addition to Snapchat, Facebook and MSN Messenger, Hicks was also active on BeReal, FetLife, Tinder, Grindr, and Skype.

Social media accounts associated with Hicks include:

• Isabella Ricci – bellaricci4

• Corrine Smith – smittycor15

• Maria Winchester – maria-winchester

• Brittany Campbell

• Bradol15

• Ssnyder15

• Curious To Try

• Straight-ish

• Nchops153

• Chloe Stead

• Hotandcurious15

• K.robets15

• Kennyryan14

• Krista.young5

• Kth3935

• Noah_smith15

• Stephanie.burton7

• S.matthews15

• Thisismyname1234yeah

• Zack1kcaz

• Corrinewhquhu

• paul_michaels@hotmail.co.uk

• TwinkyScot

• allan.junior41
  

The investigation which started on August 23 has unearthed tens of thousands of images and videos dating back 15 years. Hicks, posing as people other than himself, was communicating with people online from all over the province including men and women ranging in age from youth (at the time of the offence) to adults.

Hicks now faces 63 additional charges specific to ten new complainants. In total, the 32-year-old is facing over 150 sexual violence charges against 24 survivors.

Anyone experiencing anxiety or crisis as a result of this information, is encouraged to contact the Mental Health Crisis Line at 8-1-1.