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The murder of Lynne Harper.
This is the date when Lynne Harper was supposedly murdered by Steven Truscott. -
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Case of Steven Truscott
The time and certain events that happened during the Truscott case. -
Truscott is taken into custody.
Steven Truscott was taken into custody at 7:00 pm. -
Steven is charged with first degree murder
He is charged with first degree murder under the Juvenile Deliquents Act. -
Almost tried as an adult
Steven Truscott is almost tried as an adult but the appeal on that order was dismissed. -
Starting of the trial
Steven's trial started in the Supreme Court of Ontario in Goderich. -
Reprieve to Truscotts execution
Truscott was scheduled to hang December 8th 1959, but had a reprieve to postpone the execution to February 16th 1960. -
Steven Trsucott scheduled to be hung.
Steven Truscott was scheduled to be hung on this date. -
Sentance was commuted
Truscott's death sentance was commuted to life in prison after the appeal. -
Truscott's appeal
Truscott had his execution postponed to allow for an appeal to the court. -
Steven Truscott fills out section 690 application for his conviction.
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Steven is aquitted of the murder
Steven Truscott is aquitted of the crime and is later compensated. -
Government compensation
Truscott was awarded 6.5 million for compensation.