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Edward Downey appealing conviction, sentence in murders of Calgary mother and daughter
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The man convicted in 2017 of murdering a Calgary mother and daughter is appealing his conviction. Continue reading
Edward Downey sentenced to life in prison, no parole for 50 years for killing Calgary mother and daughter
Queen’s Bench Justice Beth Hughes called Downey “callous and remorseless” in passing her sentence on Tuesday. Continue reading
Tearful victim impact statements presented at Downey sentencing: ‘I never got to say goodbye’
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Edward Downey is convicted of two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Sara Baillie and her five-year-old daughter Taliyah Marsman. Continue reading
Edward Downey found guilty of killing Calgary mother and daughter
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
For three-and-a-half weeks, jurors have been presented with graphic details of the deaths of Calgary mother Sara Baillie and her five-year-old daughter Taliyah Marsman. Continue reading
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Jurors hear closing arguments in trial of Edward Downey, accused of killing Calgary mother, daughter
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Jurors heard closing arguments from the prosecution and defence Monday in the double-murder trial of Edward Downey. Continue reading
Accused double-murderer repeatedly denies involvement in deaths of Calgary mother, daughter
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
The jury was told they will return Monday, Dec. 17 to hear closing arguments from both the Crown and defence. Continue reading
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Accused double-murderer Edward Downey denies killing Calgary mother and daughter
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Edward Downey’s defence lawyer told jurors “nobody intended to kill Sara Baillie” and said his client did not go to her home alone on July 11, 2016. Continue reading
Crown evidence finishes with officer tracking Edward Downey’s phone history in Calgary double-murder trial
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
An expert tech crimes officer with the Calgary Police Service will continue his testimony Tuesday in the double-murder trial of Edward Downey. Continue reading
Conversations extracted from accused double-murderer’s phone detailed in Calgary trial
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Const. Ian Whiffin detailed conversations he extracted from Edward Downey’s Blackberry when he was arrested July 13, 2016. Continue reading