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The picture entitled budh where Lynne Harper was taken for the purpose of showing what Jocelyne Gaudet would have seen.The reddish/purplish dot, I see, is obscured, but you get an idea of the view anyway.
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This picture is taken looking south from the tractor trail into the bush. Look closely and you will see a reddish/purplish dot in the middle of the photo. This is 80 feet south of trail. I hung my cooler bag on a branch there to mark the spot where Lynne's body was found, and where the police and crown said Steve had dragged Lynne's body.

If we go to Jocelyn's testimony, we recall that she said: I went down the trail looking for Steven. I shouted his name a couple of times and looked in the bush, but I didn't see or hear anything.

This is the view that Jocelyn had on June 9, 1959. I checked with Bob Lawson, and he told me that the bush is denser now than it was in 1959. In other words, Jocelyne might have had even a clearer view back then.
Study the picture and decide for yourself: Would you be able to see a green racing bike laying in the bush at this location?
Would you be able to see 2 people at the 80 foot location?
Would you have been able to hear 2 people carrying on in there...possibly hearing a struggle and/or the breaking of 4 branches?

Bent
 

typo...I meant to write "...bush where Lynne was found"
Bent
 

I googled the name Johnna Lucas as she was my Dr. in the states. I am wondering if it is the same Johnna Lucas you have in an article about their arrest in Canada.
 

You have the wrong Johanna Lucas. John David Lucas and Johanna Erna Lucas were given documents and tapes that showed that two twin 8 year old girls in the control of Christian Fundamental Extremists on a witch hunt that overtook Saskatchewan Justice in the Ross, Ross and White preliminary inquiry and trial were in danger and being raped by their brother with the full knowledge of the authorities. They wrote letters and sent copies of the information not only to the authorities, Mr Lucas wrote and informed anyone in their attempt to help the children.

No one they contacted did anything to help the children. There was an attempt at this time that has continued to this day by the authorities to keep the public from finding out about the Satanic child abuse cases in Saskatoon. Mr Lucas and his wife picketed and distributed posters in Saskatoon in an attempt to help the children. They named a Saskatoon Police officer who was later found guilty of malice by Justice Baynton in the KVELLO V. MIAZGA case, this was the same cult cop that made a disabled women in a wheelchair crawl to his police car when he arrested her and who in part had the children in his control.

Mr Lucas and his wife were arrested and charged with defaming this police officer. Mr Lucas had a past criminal record and he was an easy target for the police and Saskatchewan Justice to discredit. He was made out to be a child molester and a threat to the public and courts and his wife was made to look like his follower. It would not look good if the public found out that a women had to take to the streets in Saskatchewan to get help for 8 year old girls left to be raped by Saskatchewan Justice and Social Services. Mr Lucas and his wife were jailed by Justice Hrabinsky for protecting children. Justice Hrabinsky, madam Justice Dovell and G A Smith then engaged in a ten year cover-up in an attempt to protect the judiciary from embarrassment as a result of their allowing prosecutors and police officers to deceive them.

If you are searching the internet for Johnna Lucas and find that she has a criminal record in Canada. This is the result of an administration of Justice in Canada that is collapsing in a morass of corruption. We could do with a lot more Johnna Lucas in Canada. Until the time come when Canadians get off their asses and demand the removal of judges like Hrabinsky, Dovell and G A Smith Canadian women are in danger, just like the children left to be raped by Saskatchewan Justice and Social Services.

John Lucas has been charged with defaming Justice Hrabinsky. He has been placed under a gag order designed to discredit him and protect Justice Hrabinsky. Canadian women should be hanging their heads in shame. It should not just be Johnna Lucas husband John Lucas picketing and demanding justice for his wife who was jailed along with him for attempting to protect children.
 

I am posting below, the text that belongs to the "Bike track picture.

The hot dry weather we have had here lately, created a great opportunity for me to attempt to re-create the famous bike tire print that the crown said was made by Steven's bike tire as he drove down the trail with Lynne.They attempted to prove this by way of showing a picture of a tire imprint in the "mud", which they contended could have been made on June 9th, since,as they said, it was likely more damp on the ground there seeing as it was close to the bush. Even the judge remarked in his closing address to the jury that "..I will leave it up to the you gentlemen what weight you wish to put on this evidence. The bike was not a common one."

As you recall, I did a test with the sole of my shoe in my June 9 email. I felt however, that I should give the crown the benefit of the doubt by using a test item closer in size to a bike tire, than the wide heel of my shoe.
For this test, I used a stick, the one beside the measuring tape. This stick is slightly narrower than the width of the old racing bike tires. I laid the stick on the ground at the bottom end of the wide crack in the "mud". I stood on the stick and bore down on it with my whole weight 4 or 5 times. The picture should speak for itself:

Does the ground appear to be any more damp than it would be farther away from the edge of the bush?

Do you see any indentation in the "mud" from the stick?

Do you see any "mud" squished up the sides?

Do you think a bike with one or 2 people on it could have made an imprint like the one presented in court?

Do you believe in the tooth fairy?

Bent
 

if there's anything i can do,i will i'm 25 in july and i'm upset about watching the guilford 4 i've felt very strongly the the case since the year gerrry conlon got released, its my dream to help and encourage some1 thats been through the same crap, up the ra..........
 

Never Give In Marlene and Steve!!

You are role models and an inspiration to countless falsely imprisoned families...
you fight for us all and we thank you.
 

Mr. TRUSCOTT wants a new trial and is being denied. If anyone was to read the Constitution they would know that anyone charged with an offence is entitled to a trial. The Crown once they have decided to charge someone ie. swear an information before a Justice, does not have the right to stay the proceedings, neither does the Judiciary. The right to a trial for any person charged with an offence is constitutionally guaranteed and no law, such as the Criminal Code provisions allowing a stay by the crown can override that right. Only Mr. TRUSCOTT can waive that right. The Criminal Code provision for staying a charge is in fact contrary to the Constitution Act (1982) and particularly the Charter of Rights forming a Part of the Constitution Act.
Perhaps Mr. TRUSCOTT could contact me for details
 

It has been many years that I have read and heard about the Steven Truscott story.I have always believed Mr.Truscott to be innocent,and have said many prayers for him and his family.Hopefully,the government will soon admit that they made a very large mistake and the rectify it as best they can.Good Luck to you,Mr.Truscott.My prayers are with you.
 

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And on a lighter note than pure toronto lawyer , check out the funniest trial transcript ever! If it's not serious enough of a topic, well, just pretend it's the Brit's version of toronto lawyer !
 

In 1959 politics was as alive and well as it is today, 2005.
Case in point.
Barn Fire. Wingham Ontario. Investigation of anyone and everyone but the person who was the suspect, identified by the owner of the barn. Reason. Person accused was a close drinking buddy of the police department. Hmmm. No wrong conviction here, but, no closure for wronged party.
I have always felt that the conviction of Mr. Truscott was a railroad job. Hopefully, soon justice will be served. Good for you for hanging in there Mr. Truscott. God Bless you and your family.
I wish complete closeure for the Harper family. They have suffered the loss of their child. Very unfair. Who did this?
 

I knew at the time that Steven was innocent and I know it just the same to-day!!
 

Read Statement Analysis on the internet.Punch in Steve Truscott Murder then hit statement analysis.It analysis the statements made by Steve to the OPP.It states that he killed her after analysing his statements.I beleive he killed her too!
 

Can anyone tell me where I can read the 1966 Supreme Court of Canada decision? There were nine judges who reviewed the evidence and heard from 20 odd witnesses including Truscott. I wonder if there are transcripts that go with the decision? The judges said they didn't believe Trustcott. Why? What did he say? This is the biggest, most important moment in your life and 8 of 9 judges do not find you to be a credible witness!!I would have thought he had a simple story to tell. How did he blow it?
 

I've always thought steven truscott killed lynne harper...and i always will
 

stephen truscott is not guilty of the crime. The city of Guelph where he and his family live know this to be true. This is a family who have gone through years of insucurity because authorities were in a hurry to get this murder solved so it would give them a feather in there capes. Shame on our government who allowed this to happen. It is far too long to hold a family in a state of emotional strangulation when it should have been dealt with properly in the beginning. Stephen and Marlene, you are the kind of people this country truly needs, Kind, loving, strong and honest. May God place his hands on you as you once again go through the court system in this wonderful country of Canada.
M.Falconers sister.
 

I was 13 when this happened and I read everything I could get my hands on...I have felt from the beginning that Steven was innocent of this terrible crime. My heart went out to the victims family but I knew in my heart that he did not do this. What a terrible injustice done to this man...and I wonder what happened to the real killer.
 

I read the book "Until you are Dead " by Julian Sher and found a couple of interesting bits of information about this infamous case. Here's a theory about what happened on June 9th 1959. Steven leaves the school with Lynne Harper on his handle bars heading north on the county rd. approx.7:04pm. He and Lynne are possibly aware that Jocelyn Gaudet and Butch George are not to far behind them. Steve and Lynne make a dash into the woods over the fence approx at 7:08pm where locket was eventually found( Lynne may have lost locket on fence but not likely) Philip Burns leaves the bridge at approx 7:04pm along with Richard Gellatly heading south on the county rd. Phillip is walking Richard is biking gets ahead of Philip. Philip arrives at the tractor trail at 7:13pm indicates to police he does not see Steven(although later in 2001 he remembers seeing two people in the northeast corner of woods pushing a green racing bike). Richard passes Steven and Lynne approx 7:07pm between the O'Brien farm and Lawsons bush. His testimony in 1959 indicates that he seen Steven and Lynne at 7:25pm leaving the school. I believe he is mistaken about his time. Jocelyn Gaudet and Butch George arrive in front of Lawsons bush approx where Steve and Lynne went in and runs into Phillip Burns at approx 7:15pm. Jocelyn and Butch ask Philip if he saw Steven and Lynne and he said he did not. Jocelyn and Butch go to the tractor trail which is approx 300ft away and Jocelyn enters the bush(approx 7;15pm) calling for either Steven or Lynne.
Steven and Lynne are now behind the bush in the field by the river out of view from anyone at 7:14pm. Jocelyn leaves the trail on her bike and arrives at Bob Lawson's farm at 7:20PM. Butch goes down to the bridge until 8:30pm and testifies he does not see Steven at all until he went to his house at 8:45pm that night.Karen Daum testified this July she seen Steven and Lynne in front of Lawson's bush (not past the tractor trail like she said in 1959just about railroad tracks) seconds before Steve & Lynne go over the fence at 7:08pm. She indicates when she got up from falling off of her bike she did not see where Steve & Lynne went. Douglas Oates leaves the bridge at the same time as Karen trailing behind her getting his pants caught in his chain arriving home at between 7:20-7:30pm like his mother has said( I believe Douglas is mistaken about seeing Steven Page 129 of "Until you are dead") Steven and Lynne are now at the back of the field near the river like he said he was to Dr Addison Pg 90-91) It is possible they may have been at a spot where Steven and Lynne may have had a bit of a picnic there. Lynne removes her shoes and rolls up her socks and puts her feet in the river Things turn romantic and probably consenual then she faints ( no evidence of any struggle or blunt trauma by Dr. Penniston Pg 64-69) Steven panics thinking he killed her drags her through the woods possibly by her blouse tangled around her neck fracturing her thyroid. Pg64-69
It is possible he pulled her by her arms face up first then by her feet as evidence of her shirt rolling up and scratches over her entire body. He leaves her in a ravine and goes back to get his bike grabbing all of her clothes getting blood on her pants (possibly by zipping up the zipper) and underwear and shoes and washing his hands in the river before he grabs her socks (realizing they were white. He bikes back quickly and drops a few things northeast east of her body (either by accident or to mislead the investigation) and arranges everthing neatly around her corpse. A couple of branches are thrown on the body and he runs with his bike towards the county rd. He hops the fence hitting (his foot on a rock Pg 90) stumbling and the locket that Lynne posibly lets him wear comes off or he throws it. He exits at about two telephone poles from the middle of the west field and makes his way back to the school(Pg 90 "Until you are dead" He arrives back at the school unscathed approx 8:05pm ( with no evidence of blood or being flushed)If what I 've said is a unrealistic because of the heat of the day remember if the timelines are accurate he may have had as much as 45 mins. in the field or bush with her. I wonder if the investigating officers ever checked the back of the field behind the bush in 1959. It is possible there could have been some evidence back there(possibly buttons off of her blouse)
Remember this is just a theory and I'm well aware that theory's do not stand up in court but it could explain the mystery that has surrounded this case for 47 years.
Thank-you
Brian
 

Have any of you spoken with Robbie Robertson or Kelley LaBrache? Two ex-Mounties who were hired by the ON Gov't to investigate this case? Well, if you want to know why Ontario won't budge on stating Truscott's innocence you should speak to these two people before lamenting poor Stephen.
 

To Anonymous, who posted on Mon Aug 28, 11:36:05 AM 2006.
Your information is valuable. If you would email me with more information I promise to keep it confidential if that is your wish.
bero1@rogers.com
Bent Romnes
 

I lived in clinton, I was a very good friend of Lynne's. I knew Steve too. We all went to the same Air Force School and were in the same class. I will never forget those days. Esp the funeral and Mr. Harper's grief. don't waste your time feeling sorry for Steve. He did it. Just another murderer protesting his innocence. You have no idea how innocent we were back then. Lynne was still playing with dolls---not having romantic tryst in fields.
 

I first hear of this story over 20 years ago when I was in high school. At that time I felt that Steven was inocent. Steven I am sorry that our system failed you and I am waiting as you are for the truth to be publicly known.
 

My mom first told me about this situation when I was in early elementary school. I would see her read the newspaper with tears in her eyes and asked her what was wrong. She told me what the papers wrote, and also that she felt very strongly that Steven Truscott did not kill Lynne Harper. From then, that was something that we followed right up to my mom's death in '85, yet I still cling to all information, and think of my mom and how she is looking down on the system that failed Steven so many years ago. I fully believe she is another guardian angel watching over these proceedings and will help justice see its way to clear the name of a 14 year old boy, and the torture his family went through, along with hopefully provide some closure to the Harper family. To the family of Lynne Harper, I am sure you would like closure, but I hope you can see your way to accept that Steven is not guilty of murdering your princess, but a scapegoat for the system in place at the time. Even a death bed confession from the person that committed this heinous crime would be a blessing, but one can only hope.

My prayers and thoughts are with everyone involved in this day the first day of the rest of Steven Truscott's freedom!!!!!!!!!! Godspeed into freedom

Elaine
 

Smithers BC Feb 1/07
I have seen, I believe, three presentations of this story/issue on the Fifth Estate....surely Mr. Truscot is innocent...the investigation/the court handling of this matter is disgraceful and terriying. And as I understand it, Mr Cotler could have brought closure to this issue some time ago...but chose not to.
 

I studied this case all through high school in my Law class, and several others and have read so much literature on it. I have always thought from the very beginning that Steven Truscott is an innocent man and will always believe that he is. Why can't they leave the poor man alone. Let him live his life. He has been through enough in his lifetime.
I think that someone should start an internet petition for this injustice to Steven Truscott if they haven't already.
 

my dad always that lynn was an officer kid and steven was an inlisted man kid and that the officer come frist
 

Steven Truscott must account to public opinion for two troubling items.

1. His statements to his friends ( day after the murder but before the body is discovered) and Dr Addison; about being in the field and bush looking for calves while he was transporting Harper from the school to the Highway.
2. His view on why Lynnes locket was on the wire fence beside Lawsons bush.

I believe Dougie Oates, Gorg Logan and Karen Daums statements( new and old) exonerate him, but he is not telling everything he knew about the trip

It is likely that Harpers killer picked her up hitchhiking, and after detaining her several hours, returned her to her home. She was just a kid after all. On impulse, he took her into the bush instead of taking her closer to her home.

This would explain the question of how extremeley unlikely a killer would return his victim so close to her home and original pickup spot? It is also possible that the person who returned her to the bush was not the same person who originally picked her up.
 

I too first heard about this case when I was only 14 years old and I have always believed and always will believe that Steven Truscott is innocent. I found this case interesting because we also lived on a base and everyone would not discuss it so it was very hard getting any information about the case. We are all sorry for the pain that has been caused because of this and hopefully the justice system finally realizes that an injustice has been done. It is now time to "PAY UP" for the years taken away from Mr. Truscott.
 

I sent a comment regarding Stephen
Truscott about 7 years ago. It is
unbelieveable that our justice(?)
system would actually think a person who was INNOCENT would go through all the trouble Stephen has to clear his name. I believed then and do now that he is innocent and somehow, common sense must prevail at the present time. Yes, I have read the books and updates and I think the military sgt. did it. Oops, isn't it just too bad it's taken this long and some witnesses are dead and others aged and their memory has faded over time. Not Stephens though - when you are right, you are right and if the saying the truth will set you free is true, Stephen will finally be exonerated. I don't know if he was in it for the money but he certainly deserves it as recompense for all he has gone through. As a Canadian I can only hope the 'wigs' finally, once and for all, DO THE RIGHT THING!!!!!
Keeping you in our prayers.
 

I'm a little late to this discussion.

Amazingly, when you compare the Lawsons Bush photo here, with the pink/red bag, to the 1959 one with steaks around Lynne, and Hank Sayeau present, you can even compare certain trees.

I'd say your pink/red bag should be closer to the camera.
 

I find it amusing how Bent seems to find his way around the net crusading for the exoneration of Truscott.

The view illustrated from the respective photo is seemingly correct, however, there is a depression in the ground hidden and out of sight.

Lynn's body was found in the depression. Only standing upright is one able to be seen.

Bent lacks credibility and should NOT be taken seriously. Come review the information laid out and discussed at Guelph.com.

Truscott beyond a reasonable doubt is culpable in the rape/murder of Lynn Harper, the only victim.

If Truscott can convey himself as a victim of justice then this will create the public sentiment needed to steamroll all who oppose.

Don't support the sham, READ THE TRUTH. Read the actual court transcipts. (I will reference the site if one visits Matthew2 @ Guelph.com)

The Fifth Estate in conjunction with CBC is another sham.

One can only hope that common sense prevails when reviewing the facts.

See you soon.
 

skuj
The picture of the stakes/Sayeau should not be compared to my photo. The stakes one was taken from just west of where Lynne's body was found,in an easterly direction towards Sayeau who was standing in the underwear location. The distance of the shot was then approx 33 to 39 ft.

My picture was taken southerly direction from the tractor trail and with the bag hanging at the body location, approx 82 ft, to depict what Jocelyne would have seen
My lens was set at 50 mm, the accepted setting to best duplicate the human eye.
 

I have always found this case fascinating. Does anyone happen to have a copy of the Trial Transcripts that I could purchase from them or does anyone know where to get a copy? Has anyone seen a copy on the Internet anywhere? Thanks.
 

To Anonymous, who posted Apr 10 and wanted the trial docs.
These are available at this URL:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/truscott/documents.html
 

I found the transcripts. Thanks so much for your help. I'll have lots of great reading material this weekend. I really appreciate it.
 

Hi Anonymous,
I am glad you found the documents. They are all a 'must read' for serious students of this case.
message me again if you would like to discuss aspects.
Bent
 

I am currently reading quite a bit of material on the case and i have been brought to tears (happy and sad) on many occasions. The level of injustice this man and his family have endured is something so many of the rest of us Canadians will never, ever know. This fact alone is enough to moved me to action...I can easily imagine myself a teen girl in the 60's being take a back by this case as his wife had been...and like her had i fallen in love with him, i probably would be fighting to clear his name. They both have to be admired and celebrated for their strength of will and spirit and belief in all things just. Isn't it ironic that Canada's most notorious wrongfully convicted felon who still has yet to be exonerated of all charges is one of the most influential and positive role models i personally have with regards to what i value...family, freedom honesty and the right to live a dignified life? I, like so many Canadians of my generation (I'm 30) want for this man and his family nothing but the best before he perishes from this great land of ours.

i hope my generation can help him obtain this.
 

I believe he did not commit this crime. I was 17 when it happened and I think they need a scapegoat and Steven was it! They should exonorate him and give him his life back and then they should compensate him for the life he has lost.
 

For those who would like to get on the new Truscott discussion board, here is the link:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/
Steven_Truscott_Case/

Just copy and paste those 2 lines into your browser

Not quite one week to go and the 48th anniversary will be upon us.
48 years that Steven has living with injustice. Forty eight years that Lynne's killer has been running free.
Bent
 

A victory for Mr. Truscott after 48 years, two months and nineteen days. He can go to bed tonight not convicted of this horrible crime
 

I am very happy for S. Truscott and his family. It is really a terrible thing that happened to him.
From what my parents recall of the case, Steven Truscott also changed capital punishment in Canada. His case changed this for our country and this also a big change for our country. It is a very sad thing that happened to him. As Canadians, we must look at our justice system. Lives of innocent people should not be so damaged. To the Truscott family: your father is brave for fighting for his innocence and he is a hero for doing this. He is fighting for truth and justice.
As a Canadian I am proud to have someone like him as a Canadian
Nicola
 

Stephen DID commit this crime. I can tell by his facial expression. He may have ACCIDENTLY killed her, after she refused his advances, but he surely knows more than he has claimed to know over the years. If I am right, he WILL pay in the next life. Whether its in hell, reincarnation as a hunted animal, or whatever you believe after life on this earth, if he DID kill Lynne, there will be consequences for him!
 

Anonymous:
It is so astute of you and very perceptive to be able to tell people's guilt or innocence in their faces. I am sure there is a job waiting for you as a consultant to the OPP.

Now, to everybody else: Steven Truscott is an innocent man. Those of us who don't have the sixth sense of face-reading, got the news we were hoping for and it was also a confirmation to what we had known for some time.

Steve is innocent. That part of the case is over with.

It is not over for Lynne Harper. We have not been able to serve justice on her. We must all poll our resources and talents and try our best to identify her killer.

Thank You for your participation.

Bent
 

Many people do, indeed still, have the ridiculous notion that Steven Truscott had done the deed. But they have nothing to back it up. They say "I KNOW he did it." How do they know? Just telling by looking at the face is not a valid cause. Facts without evidence is just idle speculation. If you were to look at every aspect of the case, you would see that Steven Truscott was innocent. If he indeed was guilty, they would have been able to find conclusive evidence. Their explanation of the means and oppurtunity would have not contradicted each other, and Harold Graham would have been able to find a flaw in Steven's story.
Speaking of flaws, many people still believe that Lynne was raped then killed. But if anyone was to investigate further, they would be able to find out that Lynne was killed then, sexually assaulted, not raped. Now tell me, what possible motive would Steven have for killing Lynne then sexually assaulting her body? If you don't believe me about the kill and sexual assault... read this
http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/truscott/injuries.html.
There are so many flaws and if those people who think he is guilty are still stuck in thier own idle opinions, then I declare those people rationally challenged as the court and OPP falsified evidence, brung in children as witnesses, withheld evidence, denied topics such as one of their own (Alexander Kalichuk), hid some files, ignored other suspects and leads.
The court and OPP are the truly guilty ones along with Alexander Kalichuk, Jocelyn Gaudet, and Harold Graham.

To all of those foolish people such as Lynne Harper's family and all the others who think Steven did it.:

Stop holding onto your foolish pride! You are nothing but stubborn people who refuse to see the world for what it is! You think that everyone that sounds guilty, is guilty. Realize for once, that you are just assuming and just throwing out your own prideful opinions, thinking you are right. If you want to prove you are right, present evidence that backs your claim and then maybe people will actually listen to you instead of ignoring and pretending to listen. You were never there when it happened so don't start saying that you knew he did it. You weren't there. How could you possibly know?
Answer: You CAN'T.

I've said my part...
 

Andrew,
Thanks for your thoughts.
You are correct.
 

I married an air force brat whose father was in Clinton in the late 40's. He passed on to his family of three boys that he didn't think Truscott did it. He always wondered why they never looked at the case of the RCAF guy t the Clinton Air Force base (maybe he lived off base??)
that apparently died of suicide not very long after Truscott was in jail??? Ever hear of that line??? Wish someone wud look that up
 

Reply to Anonymous, Aug 18 2008, 4:48 pm...

I will gladly look into that one but I need more info. Please reply to this message at:
dozer9e@netscape.net
 

Change to the email address above.
My address is:
bntbrm@aol.com

Thanks
Bent
 

I have done alot of research on steven truscott's story i have read his books and done research reports for english classes and I do feel very strongly about this case. It is a very horrible thing he had to endure. Being thought of as guilty for so many years and being in "captivity" as he says in his one book. but i do think everyone is forgetting the bigger picture here. while it was horrible what happened to him, but what about lynne harper and her suffering family. they never really got the closure they really needed. they arrested and falsley convicted the wrong person and the realy killer was never even questioned about the horrid crime. now that is the real issue here. that is what is wrong with ontario's legal system. we put the wrong people behind bars and not only are the wrongfully accused suffering but the victims and the victims' familys never get closure or justice. I realise I may be young and not know alot about the legal system but what i have read and heard is unjust. the bigger picture is about lynne harper and her family they werent getting justice when truscott was put away, they were also being screwed by ontario's government i feel bad for truscott but who i really feel sorry for is the real victims in this case there have been so much media and hype around steven truscott and his story but who's going to write a book for that pour 12 year old girl who was viciously raped and murdered that's who should be awarded the 6.5 million dollars is her family ... but yes steven truscott is a warrior and did not deserve what he got (jail time convicted of a crime he did not commit ) and my sympathies go out to him as well as lynne harper and her family .
 

Lawyergirl, You echo my thoughts to "T" You will see, if you read everything on websites, with my name attached to it, that my main concern has been with Lynne and to find her killer.

Although the case has ground to a halt since Steven got exonerated, I am still active in my pursuit of her killer. I believe there still is time to find the right perpetrator but it has to be a matter of everybody who voice their concern, to join forces. Singularly not much can be done.
Together, we can move mountains.
If you, or anybody have something they want o contribute to that end, I am always open for your thoughts, ideas and questions.
Mail me.
bntbrm@aol.com
 

lawyergirl, just to clarify...I missed it the first time. You wrote:
" but who's going to write a book for that pour 12 year old girl who was viciously raped and murdered that's who should be awarded the 6.5 million dollars is her family ..."

I just wanted to say that Steven Truscott deserved every penny he got. I hope you didn't mean to say that he should have got nothing and her family should have got it all?
 

i meant in no way anything negative towards the truscott family. i only meant to say that lynne harpers family should also be rewarded with some sort of compensation. steven truscott deserved the money he was awarded. but it still does not take back those 10 years in imprisonment and those 46 years of being thought of as a murderer all i was trying to say is, wheres the compensation for lynne's family?
 

It's good that we agree that Lynne needs justice too. The only way we can serve justice on her and her family is to re-open the cold case and try our best to find her killer