Magnotta / Newman The man Canadian police are searching for after he sent dismembered body parts to political parties is self-described gay porn actor Luka Rocco Magnotta, 29, and his victim may have been his Chinese lover. Magnotta, born Eric Newman and now the subject of a massive man-hunt, is alleged to have killed 33-year old university student Lin Jun and cut up his body. Jun's torso was left in a suitcase outside Magnotta's appartment and a hand and a foot were mailed to the Ottawa offices of the Liberal and Conservative parties. Police believe the murder happened sometime in the evening between May 24 and 25. “We’re learning a lot about this individual … [Magnotta's] past is not all that pleasant, I would say. Apparently he would kill animals and that sort of thing. There are investigations ongoing outside of Montreal as well,” a police spokesperson said. Lin Jun Magnotta is alleged to have committed acts of cannibalism and necrophilia before disposing of Jun's remains. A video of the acts was posted online, and Montreal police have been fighting to have it removed. It is possible the alleged killer has slipped out of Canada and may be in Europe although some reports suggest he has returned to Canada under an alias, of which he appears to have several.
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First published: Saturday, 2nd June 2012 - 8:40pm