Opinion Piece

What is a “Life Sentence” in Canada?

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A homicide in Canada must include culpability to be considered murder. That means, the courts must believe the killer is deserving of blame. The fact that the courts must decide culpability, or blameworthiness, opens the legal charge of murder, to the influence of homophobia. Currently, murder in Canada is split into first degree and second … Read more

Murder Timelines now online

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We are proud to announce we have completed a timeline which lists all murders, plus some historical events of significance to LGBTQ+ people, and changes to the criminal code affecting murder. The timeline will be constantly updated, and can be accessed in the menu,

Memorial Tonight for Skanda

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There is a memorial tonight for Skanda Navaratnam, allegedly one of serial killer Bruce McArthur’s victims. To be held 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the 519 Church Street Community Centre, this memorial is in support of Skanda’s family.

Police Consider Cold Cases in McArthur Murders

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Alleged gay serial killer Bruce McArthur

Alleged Convicted gay Toronto serial killer Bruce McArthur has, as of April 2018, been charged with the deaths of eight men, most of whom are gay/LGBT+. Sgt. Detective Hank Idsinga has said police are reviewing cold case murder files dating back to the 1970s where gay men were slain in the downtown core or after leaving gay … Read more

Arrest in Tess Richey murder

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Graffiti on a sign memorializing the murder of Tess Richey

On February 5, 2018, police announced the arrest of 21-year-old Kalen Schlatter. He was charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death of Tess Richey. A trial is pending. Just before police made the announcement, a member of the Richey family explained that they were told that postering efforts weren’t required because, apparently, Schlatter … Read more

Just An Observation

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Black and white photo of Toronto homicide victim Tess Richey

Today when I was out and about in The Village, I saw someone who made me think “Is that the murder suspect in the Tess Richey case? I could not find any flyers that showed the guy’s picture. Why is there none out there that I could see?  Isn’t it the police’s job to plaster … Read more