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William Sandeson
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The aftermath of the Sandeson verdict
“Turn around and take a bow, Billy,” Taylor Samson’s mom said to the man who murdered her son. William Sandeson, 24-years-old and showing no emotion, walked out of a Halifax courtroom this past Sunday after Justice Josh Arnold said he would likely be sentenced to life in prison with no parole for 25 years. Sandeson’s […]
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Sandeson murder case almost derailed over mistrial
The first-degree murder trial of medical student William Sandeson was almost thrown out by the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia six weeks into proceedings. Sandeson is accused of murdering 22-year-old Taylor Samson during a drug deal involving 20-pounds of marijuana the night of August 15, 2015. Samson’s body has yet to be found. The Crown […]
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Defence tries to poke holes in murder case against William Sandeson
As the med-school student’s murder trial finishes its sixth week, lawyers defending William Sandeson have indicated through their cross-examination of Crown witnesses where their strategy might lie for the remainder of the trial. Sandeson’s defence team has indicated it may continue to argue there was an inadequate investigation by police. On May 8, before defence […]