Sandeson Murder Trial

• Halifax jury extends deliberations into a third day in William Sandeson murder trial

  The Halifax jury that will decide the fate of William Sandeson, an ex-medical student accused of murder, has concluded its deliberations for the day without reaching a verdict.

  Crime

  Feb 17, 2023
  
• ‘Drug dealers don’t become doctors.’ Crown says ex medical student motivated by greed

  A Crown prosecutor says William Sandeson was motivated by greed when the former medical student carried out a plan to kill another student during a drug deal.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2023
  
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• Crown closes its case in William Sandeson murder trial, defence up next

  On Monday, Justice James Chipman will ask William Sandeson's lawyer how her client wishes to proceed. She will tell the court if the defence will call evidence.

  Crime

  Feb 2, 2023
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• Murder trial in Halifax hears key witness describe gruesome details of crime scene

  The Crown alleges Samson had gone to Sandeson's apartment to sell him nine kilograms of marijuana when the accused shot him on the night of Aug. 15, 2015.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2023
• William Sandeson to be sentenced today for murdering Taylor Samson

  Although a life sentence is automatic, it is expected to be an emotional day in court, as Samson;s family will have their first opportunity to read victim impact statements about how Samson's death has affected their lives.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2017
• Jury in William Sandeson murder trial to continue deliberations Friday

  The six-man, six-woman jury in the first-degree murder trial for William Sandeson, 24, will continue their deliberations Friday.

  Crime

  Jun 15, 2017
• What the jury in William Sandeson’s murder trial didn’t hear

  Here is how a private detective helped police form the case.

  Crime

  Jun 15, 2017
• Crown to present closing arguments in William Sandeson trial

  Lawyer Eugene Tan told the court not only were there inconsistencies with the Crown's theory but there were shortcomings in the police investigation.

  Crime

  Jun 13, 2017
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• Answers to commonly asked questions about the Sandeson murder trial

  The case is now in its seventh week at Nova Scotia Supreme Court in Halifax.

  Crime

  May 29, 2017