https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q A Case Study by James MacGregor en-us 2018-04-15 21:07:17 UTC 2023-05-27 10:46:41 UTC hello@padlet.com james_macgregor https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251941223 This documentary takes an in depth look at the Steven Truscott case. It looks at the causes behind his wrongful conviction which included; false confessions, mistaken eyewitness testimonies, flawed forensic and expert testimonies and tunnel vision on the part of police investigators.

The details in this documentary are important to the case as they show how badly it was mismanaged. It provided details which showed false confessions, mistaken eyewitness's and most importantly that the police were proceeding with the intent to convict Truscott and because of this puit an innocent man behind bars for 10 years.]]> 2018-04-15 21:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251941223 james_macgregor https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251942100 2018-04-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251942100 james_macgregor https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251942720 This video quickly captures the Steven Truscott case providing the key points in the finding of Stevens guilt and his eventual finding of innocence]]> 2018-04-15 22:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251942720 james_macgregor https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251943201 The National post has done a great job summarizing the timeline of the Steven Truscott case, providing details of what occured in the events leading up to Lynne Harper's rape and murder.]]> 2018-04-15 22:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251943201 james_macgregor https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251943606 2018-04-15 22:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251943606 james_macgregor https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251943672 The article by Innocence Canada gives a detailed look into the Steven Truscott case. It outlines many of the reasons and ways the case was mishandled. It takes a look at Steven Truscotts convictions and the appeals he attempted to make. It also outlines the eventual outcome of his case after 48 years, which lead to a 6.5 million dollar payout to Steven Truscott.]]> 2018-04-15 22:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251943672 james_macgregor https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251944315 This article reviews the murder of Lynne Harper, Steven Truscotts trial and conviction, Truscotts parole, and his appeal and acquittal.

This article as states that key evidence which was collected by the investigators which pointed towards Steven Truscotts innocence was withheld from the defence, this at the time was legal, however it has since been changed. Not releasing such information was likely a key factor in Steven Truscotts wrongful conviction.]]> 2018-04-15 22:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251944315 james_macgregor https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251946105 The CBC article "The search for Justice" Looks at the acquittal of Steven Truscott, the trial of Steven Truscott, the Supreme Court review, other suspects that seemed to be ignored during the investigation, and Steven Truscotts appeal review.

The article highlights some key points that are to be taken into account during the investigation process. This includes proper forensic evidence, having reliable eyewitness accounts and properly assessing all possibilities including other suspects. ]]> 2018-04-15 22:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251946105 james_macgregor https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251948398 2018-04-15 23:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251948398 james_macgregor https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251948549 This map shows the area which the case revolved around. Steven Truscott was bring Lynne Harper to Highway 8 from their school. Lawson's bush is the location where Lynne's body was discovered, however Truscott was seen by two eyewitness's heading past the bridge north of the bush. Truscott was later seen returning from Highway 8 without Lynne, again seen by two eyewitnesses. However accounts from other individuals who were changing their stories lead to this alibi being ignored by police.]]> 2018-04-15 23:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251948549 james_macgregor https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251949164 2018-04-15 23:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251949164 james_macgregor https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251949394 Pictured below is Sgt. Alexander Kalichuk. Sgt. Kalichuk was a known offender who was residing in Clinton, ON a few years before Lynne Harpers death. Kalichuk however still had ties to the town and was known to return on a fairly regular basis. Kalichuk would have been a serious suspect in the case, however prosecutors ignored any and all evidence that was brought forward to them regarding Kalichuk. It is likely that this was done to keep attention away from the military. ]]> 2018-04-15 23:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251949394 james_macgregor https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251950269 Pictured below is Steven Truscott along with his wife Marlene. Even after serving 10 years in prison and going through his parole Steven never gave up and continued to fight to clear his name. In 2008, 48 years after his conviction Truscott was finally Acquitted and received 6.5 million dollars from the Ontario government. Truscott used a portion of this money to fund a scholarship in justice studies at the university of Guelph. Truscott now lives quietly with his wife and children in Guelph Ontario]]> 2018-04-15 23:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251950269 james_macgregor https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251956705 2018-04-16 00:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251956705 james_macgregor https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251956861 2018-04-16 00:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/james_macgregor/i04h1hmwn22q/wish/251956861