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Tracy Latimer's Birth
Tracy Latimer is born with severe cerebral palsy. -
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Case on Robert and Tracy Latimer
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Tracy Latimer's Death
Robert Latimer killed her by carbon monoxide poisoning. -
First Conviction
Found guilty of 2nd-degree murder. Latimer's sentence is 10 years in prison. -
Second Trial
Latimer has a second trial with the Supreme Court because the jury was questioned by a prosecutor on their ethical and moral beliefs. -
Second Conviction
Robert Latimer is convicted again for the same crime but the jury found he should be allowed parole after one year. -
Judge Noble's Sentence
Judge Ted Noble sentences Latimer to one year in prison and one year in house arrest. -
Sentence of Ten Years
Latimer's sentence of two years is overturned by the Saskatchewan Court. He must now serve the minimum ten years. -
Supreme Court's Decision
The Supreme Court of Canada maintains Latimer's sentence, of life in prison and the minimum of ten years, after he appeals to them. -
Day Parole
The Parole Board allows Latimer day parole. He chose to stay in Ottawa. -
Full Parole
Robert Latimer is released on full parole.