Amber Kirwan Trial

• Closing arguments done in Amber Kirwan case

  Closing arguments have been presented to the jury in the trial of a Nova Scotia man accused of first-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Amber Kirwan.

  Canada

  Jan 24, 2014
  
• Falconer’s father called to testify by defence at Amber Kirwan trial

  PICTOU, N.S. -The father of the man accused of killing Amber Kirwan was the focus in court on Thursday. Scott Falconer, 53, took the stand for 10 minutes as the defence’s only witness, but lawyers from both sides said his testimony helped their cases. Defence lawyer Mike Taylor said he wanted the testimony to provide...

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2014
  
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• Fibre on bloody top also at scene of alleged confinement, Amber Kirwan trial hears

  An expert has testified that fibres on a bloody tank top were also found in the camper where the Crown alleges Amber Kirwan was confined before she was murdered.

  Crime

  Jan 21, 2014
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• Amber Kirwan murder trial captivates small-town Nova Scotia

  When Amber Kirwan disappeared in Oct. 2011, it seemed as though almost everyone in the town and nearby communities had some connection to the 19-year-old.

  Crime

  Jan 17, 2014
• Live blog: Falconer’s girlfriends to testify at Amber Kirwan murder trial

  More girlfriends of the man accused of killing Amber Kirwan are expected to testify at his murder trial in Pictou on Friday.

  Crime

  Jan 17, 2014
• DNA expert links Chris Falconer and Amber Kirwan

  A DNA expert who took the stand Thursday at the murder trial of Christopher Falconer made a link between him and Amber Kirwan.

  Crime

  Jan 16, 2014
• Live blog: Amber Kirwan murder trial resumes with testimony from toxicologist

  The trial of a Nova Scotia man accused of murdering Amber Kirwan resumed Wednesday with more testimony from toxicologist Lori Campbell.

  Crime

  Jan 15, 2014
• Live blog: Amber Kirwan trial continues

  The trial of Christopher Falconer for the 2011 murder of Amber Kirwan continues Tuesday with more witnesses expected to testify.

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  Jan 14, 2014
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• Live blog: medical examiner testifies Amber Kirwan stabbed at least 10 times

  Nova Scotia's chief medical examiner says Amber Kirwan was stabbed at least 10 times by her assailant and bled to death.

  Crime

  Jan 13, 2014
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• Live blog: more witnesses to be called as Amber Kirwan trial continues

  The trial of a Nova Scotia man accused of fatally stabbing Amber Kirwan resumes Friday. Follow along with the Globalnews.ca live blog.

  Crime

  Jan 10, 2014