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Sunday, December 09, 2007


NEW WESTMINSTER - Prosecutors involved in the lengthy murder trial of Robert (Willie) Picton are satisfied with the second-degree murder verdict in the case, a spokesman for the Crown counsel office told media Sunday.

"Mr. Pickton murdered these women. That is what the jury has found," said Stan Lowe.

"The sentence is the same in each of these instances. Life imprisonment. What is left is the date that Mr. Pickton is eligible to apply for parole."

Pickton, 58, had been charged with the first-degree murder of six women from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

On Sunday, the jury in the case found Pickton guilty of the second-degree murder of all six murders.

Lowe said the Crown hopes the verdicts today will bring some closure to the families.

"The gravity of these crimes" and the "heinous circumstances of these women's deaths" are not lost on the prosecutors, he said.

Pickton is scheduled to be sentenced on Tuesday.

Lowe said the Crown is preparing for a second trial on a 20-count indictment against Pickton and will consider fixing a trial date on Jan. 17.

"At this time, we are making preparations to proceed with a second trial," he said.

Lead prosecutor Mike Petrie said he strongly believes in the jury system and felt the jury made a great sacrifice and returned a verdict he is willing to accept.

"It's a very difficult, emotional experience," he told reporters during the packed news conference.

"We're relieved that after five plus years we've made it to this point. And we're gratified that the jury has essentially vindicated the position that we held all along."

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It's hardly justice ... but it is what it is

May their souls find peace

Hello Canada

The sun is shining!

Hi Miss B

Hi TTO

Hi EarthSprite

Where is everyone else hiding?

Hey sweetie

<---------- No, not hiding, working

That darn work thing
I still have a lot of my own stuff to do this week, then a ROAD TRIP!!!!!

Road trips are great...
Where are you headed?...

West! I don't know how far yet. I guess I'll have to stop once I get to the ocean if I get that far.

I did a 16 day road trip last Aug
down in the states that had no set destination..
Just got in the car and drove..
Was the best trip that I have ever had...

Those are the best. I did that 7 years ago. Two months and 27,000k later I returned from the US. Went as far east as Toronto, south to Mississipi, west to Vegas (new years) and back to freezing in Alberta. It was actually two trips, a month a piece. Saw a lot and met a lot of wonderful people.
I used to do a few road trips every year but other than going to work I haven't done one this year...yet!

I ended up spending 4 days in the
Ozark Mountains on that trip..

A little place called Booger Holler..

The people were great

I spent a few days in the Ozarks myself. It was pretty cool.

I really liked Oklahoma though. Great people there.

That is the one trip I HAVE to do ... just get in and drive ,trip... lacking funds is the ONLY hang up there ....

Hey Kid
MissB
EarthSprite

Take short trips around Ontario. There's plenty to see and do there. Drive towards Geogian bay or south to Niagra Falls or even London. If you find an interesting road somewhere, turn!

I used to hijack the shop watchdog and the company courtesy car on weekends and just drive around Alberta aimlessly. No destination, just go! Ended up in Cagary a few times, Jasper, Banff and Saskatchewan once!
The dog loved it! A taste of freedom. I guess he liked it too much because he ran away one day and was never seen or heard from again.

I think that I saw the dog sleeping
on a pat-i-o in Georgia...

Loving that sweet tea that they serve...

Oh Kid I have been ALL over Southern Ontario .. from playing all the sports I did , and now my oldest into it .. so ..
But I like the , get out and drive therory .. perfect .. just like the Blues Brothers .... " half a tank of gas, smokes ,wearing sunglasses, and ?? ITS dark"

Head for North Bay or Algonquin Park! Just drive man!

<--------checking the fire..

Now where is that bottle of CR..

Hello Canada........I get 2 days off!!!! Hmmmmmmmm wonder what I should do........!!!

Hello Ya'll
Gypsy we're getting a storm later on so perhaps you could come and help me shovel some snow.
I'll buy the booze but don't tell TTO,he'll come over and drink it all

HEY ... I heard the MAGIC words .... " I'll BUY " .. WOO HOO Grey , you are the bestest

Too late ... the storm has started and the ROADS are a joke , SO you be careful out there GREY .....

yeah the freezing rain is upon us now. Thank's for you kind words TTO. I'm getting you a case of sodas for sure

take care driving home later on.