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Bail hearing to take place this week for accused murderer

By Natasha Pace Global News

Posted October 18, 2015 2:16 pm

Updated October 19, 2015 11:13 am

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William Sandeson, charged with first-degree murder in the death of fellow Dalhousie University student Taylor Samson, arrives at Nova Scotia provincial court in Halifax on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Sandeson is a varsity track athlete who was about to start classes at Dalhousie's medical school. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan. The Canadian Press

HALIFAX — William Sandeson, the man accused of killing a fellow Dalhousie student, will be trying to get out of jail this week.

The 22-year-old is charged with the first degree murder of Taylor Samson, also 22. Despite an extensive search at a Lower Truro, N.S. property, Samson’s remains have never been located.

Police continue to search for the remains of Taylor Samson. Handout/HRP

Sandeson is applying for bail with the Nova Scotia Supreme Court. A judge has scheduled Wednesday and Thursday to hear arguments on why Sandeson should be released on bail pending his murder trial.

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