Siegfried Van Zuiden

• WWII survivor accused in wife’s death found mentally unfit to stand trial

  A judge has ruled an 86-year-old Calgary man charged with killing his wife will not stand trial.

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  Jan 6, 2017
  
• WWII survivor accused in wife’s death mentally unfit to stand trial: psychiatrist

  A psychiatrist says an 85-year-old Calgary man accused of murdering his wife of 56 years is mentally unfit to stand trial.

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  Dec 2, 2016
  
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• Memorial held Monday for Audrey van Zuiden: ‘none of her family bears ill feeling towards Fred’

  “Today we are celebrating the life of Audrey together with her dearest friends from all realms of her life,” reads a statement from Audrey's siblings. “Our thoughts will also be for Fred and his future wellbeing.”

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  Nov 14, 2016
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• WWII survivor charged with wife’s murder appears in Calgary court

  An 85-year-old man accused of murdering his wife appeared confused and agitated as he made a brief court appearance on Friday.

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  Nov 4, 2016
• Loved ones of WWII survivor accused of murdering his wife fear for his future

  “I want to give him a message, I want him to know: Fred I am here for you, we are here to support you, you are not alone,” his godson said.

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  Oct 6, 2016
• Forensic psychiatrist and concerned families weigh in on dementia-related violence

  A forensic psychiatrist told a Calgary court 85 year old Siegfried van Zuiden, now accused of killing his wife, likely has a form of dementia.

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  Oct 5, 2016
• Court hears WWII survivor charged with wife’s murder ‘likely suffering from dementia’

  Court heard brief testimony from the forensic psychiatrist who spoke with the accused, who suggested Siegfried van Zuiden is likely suffering from dementia.

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  Oct 5, 2016
• WWII survivor charged with murder after wife found dead in Calgary home

  The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a senior in the community of Rideau Park.

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  Oct 4, 2016