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William Sandeson appeals conviction in Taylor Samson murderA former medical student is appealing his murder conviction for killing a fellow Dalhousie University student during a drug deal in 2015. As Callum Smith reports, it’s not the first appeal in the case.Global News at 6 HalifaxMay 2, 2023
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William Sandeson gets life in prison eligible for parole in 2030 for Taylor Samson killingA sentencing hearing was held in the death of a Dalhousie University student. Earlier in the year, a jury found William Sandeson guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Taylor Samson in 2015. As Callum Smith reports, Sandeson will not be eligible for parole until at least 2030.Global News at 6 HalifaxApr 20, 2023
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Halifax jury finds William Sandeson guilty of second-degree murderA jury in Halifax found William Sandeson guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Taylor Samson on Saturday. The verdict comes nearly three years after Sandeson’s original verdict from 2017 was overturned in June 2020 after the Court of Appeal found a mistrial should have been granted.CanadaFeb 18, 2023
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Jurors deliberating in William Sandeson murder trialJurors are now deliberating in the William Sandeson trial. Sandeson stands accused of first-degree murder in the 2015 death of Taylor Samson. He has pleaded not guilty, but told the trial he shot Samson in self-defense. Callum Smith reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxFeb 16, 2023
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Former Nova Scotia student accused of murder was motivated by greed: CrownThe jury at the William Sandeson trial heard closing arguments from the crown and defence Wednesday. The defence says the evidence doesn’t support Sandeson planning or intending to kill Taylor Samson when he shot him in 2015, while the crown reiterated that Sandeson is charged with first-degree murder. Sandeson has pleaded not guilty and is...Global News at 6 HalifaxFeb 15, 2023
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William Sandeson claims he killed Taylor Samson in self-defenceWilliam Sandeson has taken the stand in his own defence at his first-degree murder trial. Sandeson told the jury he was worried about getting robbed in August 2015 when Taylor Samson was coming to sell him 20 pounds of weed. Sandeson admitted to killing Samson, but says he did so in self-defence. Callum Smith reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxFeb 6, 2023
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Murder trial: Lawyer grills William Sandeson on his ‘two sides’William Sandeson is facing a first-degree murder trial in the killing of 22-year-old Taylor Samson during a cannabis deal the evening of Aug. 15, 2015. On Tuesday, a Crown lawyer drilled the accused about what she called his “two very different sides” during his Tuesday. Callum Smith reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxFeb 7, 2023
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Sandeson murder trial hears victim’s DNA found on bulletThe William Sandeson first-degree murder trial has been told Taylor Samson’s DNA has been found on a bullet lodged inside a window frame in Sandeson’s Halifax apartment. As Callum Smith reports, Thursday’s testimony follows a mid-trial instruction for jurors to only base their opinions and decisions on evidence heard inside the courtroom.Global News at 6 HalifaxJan 26, 2023
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Blood stain pattern analyst testifies at Sandeson trialThe William Sandeson trial resumed in Halifax with testimony from a blood stain pattern analyst. The analyst told the jury Taylor Samson’s DNA was found on a handgun seized from Sandeson’s apartment and he believes that’s the result of a close-range encounter. Callum Smith reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxJan 25, 2023
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Murder trial hears from police, Taylor Samson’s girlfriendMurder trial hears from police, Taylor Samson’s girlfriend. Global’s Natasha Pace reports.May 1, 2017
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Jury sees police interview during William Sandeson murder trialThe jury in the first-degree murder trial of William Sandeson saw a videotaped statement on Monday that he gave to police shortly after Taylor Samson went missing. Global’s Natasha Pace reports.Apr 24, 2017
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Taylor Samson’s DNA found on items seized from Sandeson’s apartment, murder trial hearsA forensic expert testified Wednesday that items found at William Sandeson’s apartment and his family’s farm had Taylor Samson’s DNA. Global’s Natasha Pace reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxMay 24, 2017
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Victim’s family confronts murderer on sentencing dayWilliam Sandeson is going to spend his life behind bars for murder. The Halifax man was convicted of the 2015 killing of Taylor Samson. The wait for justice may be over for Samson’s family, but as Ross Lord reports, they still don’t have a body to put to rest.Global NationalJul 11, 2017
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William Sandeson found guilty of first-degree murder in Taylor Samson’s deathA jury has found Dalhousie medical student William Sandeson guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the death of fellow Dalhousie student Taylor Samson. Natasha Pace reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxJun 18, 2017
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The jury in the first-degree murder trial of William Sandeson sees video evidence of Taylor Samson entering his apartment.The jury in the first-degree murder trial of William Sandeson sees video evidence of Taylor Samson entering his apartment. Global’s Natasha Pace reports.May 4, 2017
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William Sandeson planned Taylor Samson’s murder, money was motive: CrownThe Crown delivered its closing arguments Tuesday in William Sandeson’s first-degree murder trial.Jun 13, 2017
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Former medical student William Sandeson asking for new trialWilliam Sandeson is asking for a new trial. Sandeson was convicted of murdering fellow Dalhousie student Taylor Samson in 2017. Graeme Benjamin has more.CanadaJan 20, 2020
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Accused murderer William Sandeson learning law, participating in own defenceMon, Feb 8: The man charged in Taylor Samon’s death was back before a provincial court judge. Global Court Reporter Natasha Pace has more.Feb 8, 2016
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Tarp, duffel bag had Taylor Samson’s blood, jury in Sandeson murder trial toldTarp, duffel bag had Taylor Samson’s blood, jury in Sandeson murder trial told. Global’s Natasha Pace reports.CrimeMay 23, 2017
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William Sandeson trial begins second week with police testimonyThe second week of the William Sanderson trial has begun with testimony from several police officers involved in the early stages of his case. Sandeson stands accused of first-degree murder in the death of fellow Dalhousie University student Taylor Samson. Callum Smith has more.Global News at 6 HalifaxJan 16, 2023