Natsumi Kogawa Trial

• New trial ordered for man found guilty of murdering Japanese student Natsumi Kogawa

  In a 2-1 decision, the B.C. Court of Appeal agreed that some of the evidence heard during William Schneider's original trial should not have been allowed.

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  Feb 2, 2021
  
• Natsumi Kogawa’s killer sentenced to life with no chance of parole for 14 years

  "Mr. Schneider treated Ms. Kogawa's body like garbage and left her to decompose in a suitcase," said Justice Gerow in delivering the sentence.

  Nov 2, 2018
  
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• Jury finds William Schneider guilty of second-degree murder of Japanese student Natsumi Kogawa

  A three-week trial began last month and deliberations started Tuesday just before noon.

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  Oct 19, 2018
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• Natsumi Kogawa had prescription drugs in her system, but cause of death unclear: Pathologist

  A toxicology report found two prescription drugs in Kogawa's system: Zopiclone, a sleeping medication, and Lorazepam, an anti-anxiety medication.

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  Oct 5, 2018
• Natsumi Kogawa murder trial continues in Vancouver

  Schneider pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and interfering with human remains.

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  Oct 3, 2018
• Brother of accused in Natsumi Kogawa murder trial thought ‘the worst’ after seeing photo of his brother online

  The older brother of the accused testified that on Sept. 27, 2016, one of his daughters sent him a photo, asking, "Is this Willie?" referring to her uncle William.

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  Sep 27, 2018
• Trial for man charged with murder of Japanese student Natsumi Kogawa to start

  Natsumi Kogawa, 30, came to Vancouver to study English but she was reported missing in September 2016.

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  Sep 24, 2018