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‘Septic tank Sam’ identified 44 years later thanks to genetic genealogy
Description
June 30, 2021
It’s a case that has haunted Toefield, Alta. for more than 40 years, but now there are finally some answers. As Sarah Komadina reports, a man known as ‘Septic Tank Sam’, has now been identified as Gordon (Gordie) Edwin Sanderson.
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‘Septic tank Sam’ identified 44 years later thanks to genetic genealogy02:29 | June 30, 2021
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Crime, vandalism on Whyte Avenue spurs letter-writing campaign01:59 | 8 hours ago
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Hundreds of people searching for missing 5-year-old near Elk Point, Alta.01:55 | 9 hours ago
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Kenneth Courtorielle found guilty of manslaughter in death of Billie Johnson01:57 | September 25, 2023
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Safety of Our Cities Conference taking aim at policing issues01:44 | September 18, 2023
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Convenience store clerk robbed at knifepoint on 118 Avenue in central Edmonton01:01 | September 15, 2023
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Family displaced after suspicious fire destroys Athabasca County home01:42 | September 14, 2023
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Guilty plea entered 2 years after deadly hit and run in south Edmonton01:24 | August 31, 2023
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Edmonton police officer charged with assault after 2019 arrest prompts ASIRT investigation01:46 | August 30, 2023
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Thieves make off with jaws of life from volunteer fire department in central Alberta01:56 | August 30, 2023
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‘Septic tank Sam’ identified 44 years later thanks to genetic genealogy02:29 | June 30, 2021
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Crime, vandalism on Whyte Avenue spurs letter-writing campaign01:59 | 8 hours ago
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Hundreds of people searching for missing 5-year-old near Elk Point, Alta.01:55 | 9 hours ago
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Kenneth Courtorielle found guilty of manslaughter in death of Billie Johnson01:57 | September 25, 2023
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Money Matters: Keeping your money out of the hands of scammers03:59 | September 25, 2023
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Safety of Our Cities Conference taking aim at policing issues01:44 | September 18, 2023
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There were 22 shootings in Edmonton in August – 3 were fatal: police01:53 | September 15, 2023
-
Convenience store clerk robbed at knifepoint on 118 Avenue in central Edmonton01:01 | September 15, 2023
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Family displaced after suspicious fire destroys Athabasca County home01:42 | September 14, 2023
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Edmonton using $5M from province to clean and upgrade transit stations01:33 | September 14, 2023
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South Edmonton murder suspect is convicted killer on the run: Police02:03 | September 14, 2023
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RCMP investigating Athabasca County acreage fire as suspicious00:32 | September 14, 2023
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Family waiting for justice and answers in 2022 Edmonton drive-by shooting of Richard Heikkila01:57 | September 13, 2023
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Family of Pacey Dumas seeks private prosecution following Edmonton police kick to head01:48 | September 12, 2023
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Lexus RX 350 SUVs being stolen at an alarming rate in Alberta01:31 | August 31, 2023
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Edmonton police officer charged with assault after 2019 arrest prompts ASIRT investigation01:46 | August 30, 2023
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Thieves make off with jaws of life from volunteer fire department in central Alberta01:56 | August 30, 2023
‘Septic tank Sam’ identified 44 years later thanks to genetic genealogy
Description
June 30, 2021
It’s a case that has haunted Toefield, Alta. for more than 40 years, but now there are finally some answers. As Sarah Komadina reports, a man known as ‘Septic Tank Sam’, has now been identified as Gordon (Gordie) Edwin Sanderson.
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