Alvin Liknes
Douglas Garland appeals 3 murder convictions, calls sentence ‘excessive and harsh’
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Garland’s defence filed the appeal moments before court closed Friday, Global News confirmed. Continue reading
Triple murderer Douglas Garland in hospital after 2nd jailhouse beating: sources
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Convicted triple-murderer Douglas Garland is back in hospital after suffering a second beating, this time in prison sources say. Continue reading
4 inmates charged in jailhouse beating of triple-murderer Douglas Garland
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Four Calgary Remand Centre inmates have been charged after triple-murderer Douglas Garland was assaulted in jail. Continue reading
Douglas Garland: Lawyer condemns those who cheered after jailhouse beating
A criminal defence lawyer who has raised concerns in the past about safety at a Calgary jail says people shouldn’t be happy that a convicted murderer in a high-profile case was beaten there. Continue reading
Triple murderer Douglas Garland back in jail under close watch after threats made: sources
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Convicted triple murderer Douglas Garland has been released from hospital after receiving treatment for injuries sustained in a beating by fellow inmates at the Calgary Remand Centre. Continue reading
Douglas Garland rushed to hospital after jailhouse beating: sources
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Convicted triple murderer Douglas Garland was rushed to hospital in Calgary Friday night after being beaten by fellow inmates at the Calgary Remand Centre, sources confirm to Global News. Continue reading
Douglas Garland sentenced to life, no parole for 75 years
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Douglas Garland was sentenced Friday for the murders of Nathan O’Brien and his grandparents, Kathy and Alvin Liknes. Continue reading
Douglas Garland guilty of 3 counts of first-degree murder in deaths of Nathan O’Brien and grandparents
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
A verdict has been reached in the triple-murder trial of Douglas Garland. Continue reading
Jury continues deliberations in triple-murder trial of Douglas Garland
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Jurors will begin their second day of deliberations Thursday in the triple-murder trial of Douglas Garland. Continue reading
Douglas Garland parole docs show past drug-trafficking charges, mental health concerns
An Alberta man waiting for a jury’s verdict lived under an assumed name and did time for drug trafficking years before facing first-degree murder charges in the deaths of a couple and their grandson. Continue reading