Bernardo and Homolka had applied to have their names legally changed to Teale, which Bernardo had taken from the serial killer in the 1988 film Criminal Law.
I mellemtiden havde parret fået deres navne ændret lovligt fra Bernardo og Homolka til Teale, som Bernardo havde taget fra en skurk i 1988 filmen Criminal Law – en seriemorder.