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April 30, 2007
Revised
Fatality inquiry listing for May 2007
Edmonton... Public inquiries held under the Fatality Inquiries Act are limited to establishing the cause, manner, time, place and circumstances of death, as well as the identity of the deceased. The judge may make recommendations on the prevention of similar occurrences but is prohibited, under the act, from making findings of legal responsibility.
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Stony Plain |
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May 8-9, 2007 |
L.S., 17** |
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On September 28, 2005, L.S. was being transported to his group home when he attempted to jump from the moving vehicle but was prevented. When the vehicle was stopped he ran onto the highway and was hit by a truck. |
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** The Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act prohibits publishing the name of the child. |
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Lethbridge |
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Pre-inquiry conference* |
COLLIER, Sharla Marie, 20, Lethbridge |
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On November 16, 2002, Sharla Collier was found in a wooded area a short distance from the group home at which she worked. The cause of death was blunt force injuries to the head. Inquiry May 28-31 |
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Calgary |
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May 8-10, 2007 |
WOODCOCK, Dale Patrick, 43, Calgary Correctional Centre |
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Dale Woodcock was found unresponsive in his cell on June 4, 2005. Continuation |
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Strathmore |
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May 23, 2007 |
GILLIES, Denise, 20, Oyen |
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On November 28, 2005, Denise Gillies and Alvin Lockhart were found unresponsive after a fire in the Alberta Hotel in Oyen. Continuation |
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Lethbridge |
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May 28-31, 2007 |
COLLIER, Sharla Marie, 20, Lethbridge |
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On November 16, 2002, Sharla Collier was found in a wooded area a short distance from the group home at which she worked. The cause of death was blunt force injuries to the head. |
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St. Albert |
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May 29, 2007 |
MOORE, Robert Mervin, 65, St. Albert |
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Robert Moore fell off a ladder and struck his chest on a cement planter on June 25, 2005. He went to the hospital the next day complaining of chest pain and had a tube inserted, with instructions to return for daily follow-up, which he did. On June 28, 2005 he was brought to the hospital complaining of shortness of breath. He experienced a sudden loss of consciousness, which he quickly regained, and was taken to the Observation Unit where he was found unresponsive later that same day. Continuation |
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Pre-inquiry conference* |
KIBBEE, Pattie Lee, 47, Edmonton |
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On November 12, 2004, Pattie Kibbie was travelling in her vehicle when she was broadsided by another vehicle involved in a police chase. Inquiry June 11-13 |
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Pre-inquiry conference* |
RIVAIT, Carrie Anne, 27, Calgary |
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On November 11, 2004, Carrie Rivait was found unresponsive at a private residence while on statutory release. The cause of death was cocaine and morphine toxicity. Inquiry June 20-21 |
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Pre-inquiry conference* |
A.G., 17** |
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On April 26, 2006, A.G. was found lying beside the train tracks in the CN rail yard. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Inquiry October 18-19 |
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** The Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act prohibits publishing the name of the child. |
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Calgary |
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Pre-inquiry conference* |
FARNEL, Eva Marion, 53, Calgary |
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On May 8, 2006, Eva Farnel was found unresponsive hanging in her cell. She died in hospital on May 12, 2006. Inquiry October 29-30 |
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Siksika |
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May 29-30, 2007 |
D.B., 15** |
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On January 2, 2006, D. B. was found suspended by her neck in the basement of her home. |
* Please note that these are pre-inquiry conferences. Pre-inquiry conferences are held before a fatality inquiry begins. They are intended to ensure that all parties understand the purposes of the inquiry, what issues will be explored, and what procedures will be followed. No witnesses are called and no evidence is introduced.
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Revised: This news release was amended on April 30, 2007.
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Mark Cooper
Justice Communications
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