Steven Truscott

date of the murder

Jun 7, 1959

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.

Jun 10, 1959

charged with Harpers murder.

Jun 13, 1959

Truscott is charged under the Juvenile Delinquents Act with Harper’s murder.

application for leave denied.

Jul 10, 1959

Truscott’s application for leave to appeal Magistrate Holmes’ decision is denied.

(16th-30th) Truscott’s trial takes place.

Sep 16, 1959

The jury returns a verdict of guilty.

Sep 30, 1959

Judge Ferguson, as required by law, sentences Truscott to be hanged.

The Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously dismisses Truscott’s appeal

Jan 20, 1960

Truscott is transferred to Collins Bay Penitentiary in Kingston, Ont. He turns 18 four days later.

Jan 14, 1963

Isabel LeBourdais’ book, The Trial of Stephen Truscott, is published.

Mar 24, 1966

(oct.5th-12th) The Supreme Court of Canada hears testimony from 26 witnesses, including Truscott

Oct 21, 1966

who did not testify at his trial.

Truscott is released on parole. He is 24.

Oct 21, 1969