After three weeks of hearing graphic evidence, it took jurors just three hours to find Saretzky guilty of all three counts of first-degree murder. Bill frantically searched for his granddaughter. H2L 4T9, Quebec injecting $1.8 billion to help battered economy, Man and woman in Sudbury arrested following two recent smash-and-grab robberies, COVID-19 cases confirmed at two Windsor public schools, Gathering limits to be enforced in Peel Region during Diwali weekend, mayors say. WATCH: Crime reporter Nancy Hixt previews season 2 of her podcast 'Crime Beat,' including her exclusive interview with the mother of convicted triple murderer Derek Saretzky. CBC News 3,497 views. Different Measures for Different Platforms. Toronto … While as few as 10 can decide an accused person's fate, no more than 12 can render a verdict, so if all 14 remain when final arguments are complete, two will be randomly selected to be excused from further jury duty. WARNING: There may be graphic evidence/photos. It was the neighbour’s tip about the white van that eventually led police to identify a suspect. Sign-up to receive information on promotions and contests. The trial heard Saretzky snatched Hailey from her crib and took her to a campsite, partially owned by his family, where he choked her with a shoelace. He also detailed how he dismembered and cannibalized the little girl. They lived in the Crowsnest Pass in the Rocky Mountains of southwest Alberta and spent as much time as possible outside enjoying nature. jessica.dionne@bellmedia.ca, 299 Queen Street West By then, Saretzky was also charged with another homicide: the first-degree murder of a senior. When Terry Blanchette became a father on New Year’s Eve 2012, his little girl, Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette, became his entire world. The Saretzky case will live in infamy as a disturbing crime that defies description and understanding. Meketch, was Saretzky’s first victim, killed in her home in September 2015. Crime seemed to be a topic on everybody’s minds in 2019, at least according to Apple Podcasts’ Canada’s Best Listens list. “We’re focused on pushing these cases forward and uncovering new and exclusive details.”. The Amber Alert ended in heartbreak. A judge sentenced him to life in prison with no chance of parole for 75 years. The 22-year-old, clad in a blue jumpsuit, had a solemn demeanour, with … But the little girl was nowhere to be found. An emotionless Derek Saretzky, 24, avoided eye contact with the jury but bowed his head while the verdict of guilty on three counts of first-degree murder was read, plus one county of … Saretzky was convicted of all three counts of first-degree murder at the trial, which took place in June 2017. But it was too late. If convicted on all three counts of first-degree murder Saretzky could be sentenced to life in prison without parole for 75 years, which is the highest parole ineligibility handed down by Canadian courts. Montréal, QC
An Amber Alert was issued to find the toddler. He then drank her blood, ate a piece of her heart and burned her body in a fire pit. Derek Saretzky in police custody. The son of one of the owners of the cleaning business, Prestige Cleaners and Tailors, was arrested and taken to the local RCMP detachment for questioning. Audio and videotaped confessions were played in court. I understand I can withdraw my consent to any of the aforementioned items at any time. Mobile users, click here to follow the live blog. What Does the Public Need to Know, © 2020 Journalism Cases from Canada – Ryerson University School of Journalism, 4. Next: 1. On Sept 16, 2015, Saretzky was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Blanchette and his daughter. Terry and Hailey were happy. There, he strangled young Hailey and committed acts of cannibalism to her body. The Greater Essex County District School Board is reporting two cases of COVID-19 at two Windsor schools. He is currently in custody, out of province, serving life sentences. 514-989-2523, Newsroom Be the first to know! Sign-up for this newsletter to get breaking news alerts sent right to your inbox and to get a heads-up on some of the highlights coming-up on the radio station. WARNING: There may be graphic evidence/photos. © 2020 Edmonton Sun, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Mobile users, click here to follow the live blog. Mike McCauley who elicited confessions out of. Global News podcast Russia Rising: Hunting for internet trolls. On Sept. 15, 2015, during a candlelight vigil for Hailey, investigators revealed they had found evidence confirming Hailey had been murdered. He told police he watched the van speed away. He reported seeing a white commercial van sitting in the alley and said he heard a child’s voice. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. A notepad was found in Saretzky's apartment with a list of his victims. Blood stains drench the bedsheets where Blanchette was first bludgeoned with a crowbar. CJAD 800 - Breaking News Alert / What’s On. The appeal board has reserved its decision. Nothing Much Happens, a podcast of bedtime stories for grown-ups, also made the cut for Apple’s “more shows we loved” list. Also among the winners was Curiouscast’s Russia Rising, which takes a look at Russian trolls, cyberwarfare, hacking, KGB agents and The Putin Generation. Saretzky, 22, faces first-degree murder charges in the deaths of Terry Blanchette, 27, and Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette. Last month a seven-man, seven-woman jury was selected to preside over the case. There is an additional charge of committing indignity to a body in the girl's case. At his arraignment before pre-trial motions commenced May 8, Saretzky entered not guilty pleas to the charges he faces. “From the moment we started Crime Beat we had one simple goal: to shine a light in the darkest places and in telling victims’ stories, give voice to the voiceless,” Hixt said. He found his son dead, lying in a pool of blood in the bathroom. Read more about cookies here. Please try again, 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Derek Saretzky made a brief appearance Wednesday via video link a Lethbridge, Alta., courtroom. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. “Curiouscast is all about great storytelling, great reporting and great listening experiences overall.”. Police searching for Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette. Police video. 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WARNING: Today's evidence at Derek Saretzky triple murder trial expected to be extremely graphic again. “The sole evidence against him was a confession, and that confession was improperly taken by the police," said Der. 9:59. Police traced evidence of blood in Saretzky's van. It was later revealed there were blood smears found in that van. - McCauley, "The devil made me turn her into ashes," said, McCauley: If you take me to her... you can see your parents today, Jury back in the room, interrogation video continues, Powered by Platform for Live Reporting, Events, and Social Engagement. CBC assigned crime reporter Meghan Grant and two others to cover the trial. Saretzky was convicted by a Lethbridge jury in 2017. It was a year and a half later, during the trial, that details of this horrific crime were revealed. © 2019 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. You can watch previous episodes of Crime Beat on Global TV and on YouTube, and listen to the Crime Beat podcast hosted by Nancy Hixt. The Alberta Court of Appeal heard arguments Monday in the case of Derek Saretzky, 27, who believes he should be acquitted on one count of first-degree murder for the death of Hanne Meketech, 69.