Found Deceased Canada - Samantha Higgins, 22, LaSalle, QC, 6 July 2015 *Arrest*

[cvaldez1975]

he seems like he is on the autism spectrum at the very least from what I have read.

 

[kdgdid]

I thought so to or at least some sort of neurological issue.

he seems like he is on the autism spectrum at the very least from what I have read.

 

[deugirtni]

Yes, def sounds like other issues as well, but just wondering if he also came out with schizo, for him to have done such a horrible thing, and then to say 'the truth will come out'. I believe he was at the prime age group, and I think they can have delusions and hallucinations, ie voices telling them to do things, etc. In any case, very sad story all around.

As a sidenote, must say that from reading the article, I wasn't getting the impression that NF's parents were that keen on the relationship, makes me wonder if they were supporting the relationship between NF and SH. moo

 

[0101ABA]

Family members sang ‘Happy Birthday’ as they delivered a cake to the kitchen table.

Samantha Higgins’ 23rd birthday party came complete with candles, balloons and gifts. It’s yet another family celebration that she missed.

Since her murder in 2015, the Higgins family has been struggling to cope with her loss. Her mother Vanessa says it’s getting easier, but not by much.

http://globalnews.ca/news/2766546/h...ary-since-disappearance-of-daughter-samantha/

 

[Springrain]

:bump:I just randomly thought of Samantha today. May she rest in peace :rose:

 

[LeJusticier]

The preliminary is 2 weeks - Nov 28th and Dec 5th.

Prelim has been postponed due to unforeseen events .....Late February 2017 now... and only 5 days instead of original 10

 

[deugirtni]

Prelim has been postponed due to unforeseen events .....Late February 2017 now... and only 5 days instead of original 10

Thanks for that. Here is an article dated Nov 28/16.

The preliminary inquiry in the case of Nicholas Fontanelli, charged with first-degree murder in the death of Samantha Higgins, has been postponed to late February.

The hearing had been scheduled last March to begin on Monday, but was postponed because the defence team is working on a separate trial at a different courthouse.

http://montrealgazette.com/news/preliminary-inquiry-set-to-begin-in-samantha-higgins-murder-case

 

[DanceCard]

I was just thinking about Samantha today.

I couldn't find any updates apart from a mention of a preliminary inquiry held back in February. I've been unable to find out what the result of the inquiry was. Does anyone know if a trial date has been set?


http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/prelimin...ged-with-murder-of-samantha-higgins-1.3292844

 

[LeJusticier]

Trial has been set for beginning of November 2018 and is said to last 6 weeks

I was just thinking about Samantha today.

I couldn't find any updates apart from a mention of a preliminary inquiry held back in February. I've been unable to find out what the result of the inquiry was. Does anyone know if a trial date has been set?


http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/prelimin...ged-with-murder-of-samantha-higgins-1.3292844

 

[TatianaBarbie]

Update on court proceedings, but no date given for the trial:

Samantha Higgins homicide: Judges uphold first-degree murder charge

 

[GinaSeikwa]

Trial delayed until November 2019. It will have been over five years since the murder and charges laid

 

[TatianaBarbie]

Thanks GinaSeikwa for that information. I can't believe Samantha's family has to wait five years for the trial. So sad.