https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj By: Claudia A en-us 2017-03-22 23:08:23 UTC 2024-07-15 18:12:31 UTC hello@padlet.com claudia_accaputo https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161990357 Steven Truscott was convicted of the murder of his classmate, Lynne Harper in 1959. He had taken Lynne for a ride on his bicycle on June 9th 1959 and this was the last time anyone had seen her alive. Steven was only fourteen years old at the time, and, at the time was sentenced to death by hanging. In 1960, the Governor General ordered Steven's death sentence be commuted to a life imprisonment sentence. ]]> 2017-03-22 23:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161990357 claudia_accaputo https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161991487 This link provides the most important parts of Steven's trail and conviction as well as a detailed timeline leading up to his case finally being declared a "miscarriage of justice". It is important to know all of these key details as it will help the reader to understand Steven's case, all that he went through and how he was able to achieve justice. ]]> 2017-03-22 23:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161991487 claudia_accaputo https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161991972 The full story:
The following link is provided to explain Steven Truscott's full story along with his case, conviction, appeal, and compensation. The article begins with where his story began, Truscott was simply riding his bike with a peer from school who happened to be found murdered just two days after Steven was seen with her. Paragraphs three, four and five look deeper into the evidence police found against him, and paragraphs thirteen and fourteen explain where they went wrong. This link is absolutely important as it includes all chronological steps as to what Steven Truscott went through during his long and unfortunate journey to justice. ]]> 2017-03-22 23:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161991972 claudia_accaputo https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161992804 This image is of Steven Truscott today, a free man and now age 72.]]> 2017-03-22 23:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161992804 claudia_accaputo https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161993064 This image is of Steven when he was fourteen years old. As seen in the image, he is holding onto the bicycle he had been riding with Lynne Harper. What Truscott wasn't aware of is that he would later on be accused and convicted of murder. ]]> 2017-03-22 23:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161993064 claudia_accaputo https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161993437 His Word Against History:
This video provides us with live insight on what Steven was thinking during his trial and conviction so many years ago. In this episode of The Fifth Estate, Truscott is able to speak on his own behalf on what he was feeling during and after his miscarriage of justice. He speaks of his shock, sadness, and disbelief as he went through the trial and sentencing. By watching this video we will be able to look into the mind of Truscott as he takes the audience back to where his case began, as an innocent fourteen year old boy simply riding his bike with a friend. ]]> 2017-03-23 00:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161993437 claudia_accaputo https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161993636 Can any amount of money truly compensate for what Steven Truscott has lost? He had been given 6.5 million dollars in compensation of his miscarriage of justice. This article discusses factors contributing to the amount Steven had received due to his incarceration and wrongful conviction. It covers areas of suffering as well as the lack of evidence provided during his case. ]]> 2017-03-23 00:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161993636 claudia_accaputo https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161993840 Steven Truscott: At just the age of fourteen, Steven Truscott was sentenced to death. why? please read below. ]]> 2017-03-23 00:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161993840 claudia_accaputo https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161994260 A play based on the story of Steven Truscott. It has been made clear that Steven's case has been recognized from all parts of Ontario, including the Centaur Theatre in Montreal Quebec. His story was told on stage at the theatre, and became a huge success. I have shared this because I feel it is the perfect example of how many people are effected by a wrongful conviction, and it also shows how much support Truscott was shown. ]]> 2017-03-23 00:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161994260 claudia_accaputo https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161994389 This link offers the opinions and critiques expressed by the audience after watching "Innocence Lost". Many if not all of the audience members gave amazing reviews, and expressed the raw sadness and sorrow projected onto them from the stage. The true sadness of it all is the story is true. ]]> 2017-03-23 00:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/161994389 claudia_accaputo https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/162584914 At just twelve years of age, Lynne was raped and murdered. Lynne and Steven were classmates at Marshal Hugh Campbell School in a small town just outside of London, ON. Truscott had simply given Lynne Harper a ride on his bicycle, he had no knowledge that he would later be accused, convicted, and sentenced to death for her murder. ]]> 2017-03-25 21:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/162584914 claudia_accaputo https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/162585338 2017-03-25 21:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/claudia_accaputo/ig08ebule6rj/wish/162585338