New details today in the case of a Surrey man who murdered his pregnant wife. Then-Attorney General Wally Oppal made the case go in a different direction than planned. Muhktiar Panghali originally faced second-degree murder in his wife's death in 2007. In documents released today, the Criminal Justice Branch says it later decided to instead accept … [Read more...]
Prison time in manslaughter case
June 19, 2012 by
A Surrey man who pleaded guilty in connection with the death of his girlfriend in 2011 has been handed four years in prison. 48 year old Harvey Frank Bracken pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of 40 year old Jennifer Ferguson. In early February of 2011, her body--wrapped in plastic-- was found in the North Shore woods. CKNW … [Read more...]
Mother accused of manslaughter in baby death
March 12, 2012 by
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - A 32-year-old woman from New Westminster, B.C., has been charged with manslaughter in the death of her six-month-old baby boy.Sgt. Jennifer Pound, spokeswoman for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, said Joyce Dobranski was arrested Friday and was expected to appear in court Monday for a bail hearing."As a result of … [Read more...]
New Westminster mom charged with manslaughter in death of baby
March 12, 2012 by
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - A 32-year-old woman from New Westminster, B.C., has been charged in the death of her six-month-old baby. Sgt. Jennifer Pound of the region's RCMP-led integrated homicide unit says Joyce Dobranski has been charged with manslaughter. Pound says the mother called 911 last June 22 reporting the baby was in medical … [Read more...]
Manslaughter charge against daycare operator
March 8, 2012 by
COQUITLAM, B.C. - A Metro Vancouver daycare operator is facing an additional charge of manslaughter in connection to the death of an infant in her care.The charge against Maria McFerran will be added to other allegations including criminal negligence causing death and obstruction of justice.Those charges were laid in early January, one year after … [Read more...]
