Canadian Crime News

Lawyers at the trial of George Arsoniadis, accused of murdering his sister, Helen Arsoniadis, gave their final submissions today. Tomorrow morning, Justice John Sproat will speak to the jury about matters of law and give them instructions before they are sequestered to begin their deliberations. Andrew Goodman made submissions for the Crown. He tried to impress upon the jury the importance of Arsoniadis' post offence behaviour, suggesting that the reason he dismembered Helen was to... Read Full Story

(photo courtesy of mordoc) I want you to know that I haven't forgotten about the Richard Wills trial and I do intend to continue writing about it. It's just that there hasn't been much to write about. Well, except that the judge sent him back to the prisoner's seat instead of letting him continue to sit at counsel table. I'm sure I'm not the only one who wondered how long Justice Fuerst would put up with his antics. Justice Fuerst deserves credit for being so patient thus far. Other... Read Full Story

The Other Side: Criminal Defence Attorney Paul O'Marra has been doing a fine job of advocating for his client and presenting his case throughout this trial. The murder trial of George Arsoniadis is full of gruesome and horrific facts that, on the face of things, seem irrational and inexplicable. O'Marra, in his finesse has humanized his client who would otherwise be presented as an utter monster. This is crucial in a jury trial. In an Ontario courtroom today, O'Marra told the jury that... Read Full Story

More incredible than the stories told to judges in court is the fact that defendants expect us to actually believe some of this nonsense! I remember one particular hearing where the defendant, accused of punching his wife in the face, was claiming his innocence, saying it was the wife's fault that her face was swollen and that he didn't do it, and that we just didn't understand. The exchange went something like this: Crown: So you are saying that it's your wife's fault that she got a... Read Full Story

A 64-year-old man accused of sexual assault on an 8 year old girl was active in his church and had regular access to children. Police believe there may be more victims. Melvin Macneil has been charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation related to the 8 year old. The allegations are that over a two year period, Macneil sexually abused the child. As stated earlier, Melvin Macneil was active in his church and has regular access to children. If you are or were part of that church... Read Full Story