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date of the murder
The day that Lynn Harper was pronounced missing by her father and this was the day that Stephen Harper supposedly commited the murder. -
Truscott was interviewed as a suspect by police.
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charged with Harpers murder.
Truscott is charged under the Juvenile Delinquents Act with Harper’s murder. -
application for leave denied.
Truscott’s application for leave to appeal Magistrate Holmes’ decision is denied. -
(16th-30th) Truscott’s trial takes place.
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The jury returns a verdict of guilty.
Judge Ferguson, as required by law, sentences Truscott to be hanged. -
The Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously dismisses Truscott’s appeal
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Truscott is transferred to Collins Bay Penitentiary in Kingston, Ont. He turns 18 four days later.
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Isabel LeBourdais’ book, The Trial of Stephen Truscott, is published.
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(oct.5th-12th) The Supreme Court of Canada hears testimony from 26 witnesses, including Truscott
who did not testify at his trial. -
Truscott is released on parole. He is 24.