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Survivor seeks to keep killer and child rapist behind bars"What I learned recently is that a life sentence is not a life sentence ... and I call it the 'just us system,' not the justice system," she said.CanadaAug 28, 2023
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Ted Kaczynski, the ‘Unabomber,’ died by suicide: sourcesTed Kaczynski, known as the "Unabomber,'' was found unresponsive in his cell at the Federal Medical Center in Butner, North Carolina and pronounced dead later Saturday morning.WorldJun 11, 2023
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Convicted Kelowna killer sees latest round of charges dropped after gaining B.C.-wide spotlightCrown received new information that caused them to conclude that the charge assessment standard for proceeding with charges was no longer met.CrimeNov 3, 2022
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Parole board decision notes Allan Legere planned escape in year of murder convictionThe 72-year-old convicted murderer, rapist and arsonist escaped from custody on May 3, 1989, while serving a life sentence for murder during a 1986 robbery.CanadaJan 20, 2021
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As Allan Legere parole hearing approaches, N.B. community recalls a reign of terror"I never expected there would be any serious consideration of him being allowed out on any kind of parole, ever," said a reporter who documented the violence.CanadaJan 11, 2021
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Bernardo parole hearing told of ‘crushing and debilitating’ impacts on victims, familiesConvicted killer Paul Bernardo was denied parole after victims and family members of victims described their ongoing pain from his brutal crimes.CrimeOct 17, 2018
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Edmonton police searching for escaped killerStaff at the Buffalo Sage Wellness House say they saw Kecia Spade, a convicted murderer, leaving the minimum security facility around 10:30 p.m. Saturday.CrimeMay 20, 2018
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Kelowna mother doubles reward on 11th anniversary of son’s murderIt's been 11 years since Laura MacDonald's son was murdered but many days the pain still feels fresh.Sep 11, 2017
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Father attacks daughter’s killer in courtThe father of one of three victims of an Ohio serial killer has leaped over a table to attack the defendant in court just minutes after the judge pronounced a death sentence.CrimeJun 2, 2016
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‘It was the worst scene’: Medicine Hat police recall horrific triple-homicide, 10 years laterSaturday marks 10 years since a 12-year-old Medicine Hat girl made headlines around the world in one of Alberta’s most horrific multiple murders.CrimeApr 23, 2016
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