The family and friends of Maple Batalia were in court this morning when the man accused of killing her appeared before a judge. Batalia's loved ones watched quietly as 20-year old Gurjinder Dhaliwal charged with first degree murder sat in the prisoners box. 22-year old Gursimar Bedi charged with manslaughter appeared via video link. Sergeant … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Arrests in murder of Maple Batalia
December 1, 2012 by
A major break in a high-profile murder investigation. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says it has arrested two males in connection with the September 2011 shooting of Maple Batalia. The murder of the popular 19-year old stunned Metro Vancouver. Batalia -- Studying at the SFU campus in Surrey -- was shot to death in the parkade. More … [Read more...]
Bursary to honour Maple Batalia reaches goal
March 3, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Family members of Metro Vancouver murder victim Maple Batalia have reached a key goal as they work to honour the memory of the accomplished actor, model and aspiring medical student.Simon Fraser University says the Batalia family established a $ 10,000 bursary fund just before Christmas, and that fund has now reached its goal of $ … [Read more...]
Hundreds gather to say goodbye to Maple Batalia
October 8, 2011 by
Hundreds of people packed the Riverside Funeral Home in Delta to say their final goodbyes to 19-year old Maple Batalia. She was gunned down a week and a half ago in the parking lot of Surrey's SFU campus. Her father, Harry Batalia says he regrets not being able to protect her. "That's something I have not been able to serve my blooming little … [Read more...]
New surveillance footage released in relation to Maple Batalia murder
October 8, 2011 by
The father of Maple Batalia has issued a public plea to his daughters killer or killers. Calling Maple a "miracle daughter," Harry Batalia pleaded for anyone who may have seen Maple's death, or who may have seen her come out of Surrey's SFU campus not be afraid of coming to police. He also had a message for the person or persons responsible for … [Read more...]
Hundreds gather in Surrey Park to remember Maple Batalia
October 1, 2011 by
Hundreds of people gathered in Surrey's Holland Park last evening to remember 19-year old Maple Batalia. She was the SFU student gunned down near the Surrey campus earlier this week. Choking back tears, Maple's father Harry urged young people to live peacefully. "By seeing the sacrifice that Maple has made for you. She was a very brave girl, … [Read more...]
Maple Batalia shooting: update
September 29, 2011 by
RCMP say they've interviewed a number of "persons of interest" in the murder of a young university student, but they are not saying they have specific suspects yet. Maple Batalia's family has suggested a former boyfriend might be responsible for her death.Sergeant Peter Thiessen says, "we're well aware of what the family has been saying … [Read more...]
