A Port Coquitlam man is fighting to keep his son's killer behind bars. Ryan Crossley could be given his freedom later this month, and Gord Penner is convinced he’s a high risk to re-offend. Penner lost his son, Jesse, when the 20-year-old was stabbed outside a house party in 2006. Crossley was convicted of manslaughter and the now-22-year-old … [Read more...]
Surrey dad devastated no charges laid in son’s killing
May 11, 2012 by
Jamie Kehoe's father is frustrated no one will face charges for his son's death. The 18-year-old died last October after being slashed in the throat on a Surrey bus. His killer ran away, but police eventually identified a suspect. Crown has announced the case is too circumstantial, and there is even evidence the suspect acted in self-defense after … [Read more...]
Squamish family urging bicycle safety in light of their son’s death
April 24, 2012 by
A Squamish family grieving the loss of their 15-year-old son is appealing to parents and youths, to understand how dangerous it is to ride a bicycle along a highway at night. 15-year-old Dean Mccall was riding along Highway 99 near Mamquam Road at 11:35 on saturday night when he was hit by a taxi. He suffered severe head injuries and died the … [Read more...]
Toronto mom gets 11 years for son’s scalding death
December 7, 2011 by
TORONTO - A Toronto woman who was convicted of manslaughter in the scalding death of her 19-month-old son has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. Melissa Alexander maintained her son Miguel Fernandes pulled a boiling pot of water on top of himself in September 2007. But a pathologist testified the boy's third-degree burns were consistent with … [Read more...]
