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Burlington Murder Trial Shocks Canada | Calgary News
Two women in Burlington, Ontario, face life sentences with no parole for 25 years after being convicted of first-degree murder in the death of a 12-year-old boy they took in for adoption. The boy’s younger sibling, who survived horrific abuse including starvation and being chained in a wetsuit, testified against them, revealing a pattern of cruelty that shocked the court. The judge noted the women’s resentment toward the children, while defense attorneys claimed no intent to harm — but the evidence left no doubt. This case underscores the devastating cost of neglect and the power of a child’s…
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