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Mystery in the Okanagan: Man accused in wife’s death speaks out for the first time
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Mystery in the Okanagan: Man accused in wife’s death speaks out for the first time
Description
May 22, 2021
Nearly 5 years after the mysterious death of Arlene Westervelt, her husband, Bert, is speaking out for the first time in an exclusive interview for The New Reality. Bert has always maintained his innocence, while Arlene's family believes he is responsible for her death. So was it a tragic accident, or is Bert about to get away with murder? Jules Knox reports.
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Mystery in the Okanagan: Man accused in wife’s death speaks out for the first time18:35 | May 22, 2021
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Mystery in the Okanagan: Man accused in wife’s death speaks out for the first time18:35 | May 22, 2021
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Rising Hate: Antisemitism in Canada26:17 | February 24, 2024
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The New Reality: Nov. 421:58 | November 4, 2023
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Mystery in the Okanagan: Man accused in wife’s death speaks out for the first time
Description
May 22, 2021
Nearly 5 years after the mysterious death of Arlene Westervelt, her husband, Bert, is speaking out for the first time in an exclusive interview for The New Reality. Bert has always maintained his innocence, while Arlene's family believes he is responsible for her death. So was it a tragic accident, or is Bert about to get away with murder? Jules Knox reports.
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