William Schneider
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New trial ordered for man found guilty of murdering Japanese student Natsumi KogawaIn 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.CrimeFeb 2, 2021
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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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Murdered Japanese student’s mother says her life has been a ‘living hell’"I feel her pain that she went through when she died alone," wrote Natsumi Kogawa's mother in a victim impact statement.CrimeNov 1, 2018
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Jury finds William Schneider guilty of second-degree murder of Japanese student Natsumi KogawaA three-week trial began last month and deliberations started Tuesday just before noon.CrimeOct 19, 2018
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Audio released of conversation between cops and man accused in 2016 killing of Japanese studentAn audio recording of a conversation between police and the accused in the murder of Japanese student Natsumi Kogawa has been released.CrimeOct 16, 2018
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Accused in Natsumi Kogawa murder trial pleads guilty to interfering with human remainsIn a stunning admission at the tail end of the Natsumi Kogawa murder trial, William Schneider pleaded guilty to interfering with human remains.CrimeOct 15, 2018
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Natsumi Kogawa had prescription drugs in her system, but cause of death unclear: PathologistA toxicology report found two prescription drugs in Kogawa's system: Zopiclone, a sleeping medication, and Lorazepam, an anti-anxiety medication.CrimeOct 5, 2018
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Natsumi Kogawa murder trial continues in VancouverSchneider pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and interfering with human remains.CrimeOct 3, 2018
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Brother of accused in Natsumi Kogawa murder trial thought ‘the worst’ after seeing photo of his brother onlineThe 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.CrimeSep 27, 2018
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Trial for man charged with murder of Japanese student Natsumi Kogawa to startNatsumi Kogawa, 30, came to Vancouver to study English but she was reported missing in September 2016.CrimeSep 24, 2018
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