It sounds like a done deal if its in the Toronto news.
'Police from Commonwealth of Dominica say they are collaborating with the RCMP on forensic analyses of the crime scene where two Canadians were found dead last week.'
Toronto Star
Dominica - Quebec entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and companion Dominique Marchand found dead in burning car, three suspects detained - 30 Nov 2023
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'Police from Commonwealth of Dominica say they are collaborating with the RCMP on forensic analyses of the crime scene where two Canadians were found dead last week.'
Toronto Star
Although Jonathan Lehrer may have connections to local authorities in the Saint Mark Parish, RCMP will forensically analyze evidence. If evidence points to Lehrer, RCMP involvement will prevent deals between Lehrer and local officials. Pink line on the topomap is Parish Line.
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CBC won't tend to exaggerate, but I'm presuming that they are relying on a local to inform them. (John MacFarlane is based in Montreal.) Hence the word 'appeared'? It's possible that CBC send MacFarlane to Dominica, anticipating a big story, but it's still likely that they are relying on a local.
I'd lean toward believing that RS does have significant burns. Clearly the locals believed JL was responsible. I hope it's not a mob mentality, but really, who would want the 2 locally-revered Canadians dead?
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That's my hope too.
It would likely be too risky for senior government officials to release him 'as long as he left the country'.
Good point!
Two Canadians might have been murdered by two men from the USA in the Commonwealth of Dominica over a land dispute. CBC better have an eye witness reporter on site!
The local article mentions that suspects were in court to be detained until trial. The CBC article mentions 4 suspects. Lehrer and Snyder might have arranged the murders and destroyed evidence, maybe the other two suspects were involved with the murders. I'm curious.
This looks like the source for original photos (per CBC News) but the reporting is different:
EmoNews
The Victim
VFX Veterans Mourn Death of Influential Softimage Founder Daniel Langlois. Softimage 3D software was used on such pioneering productions as 'Jurassic Park' and 'Titanic.'
VFX Veterans Mourn Death of Influential Softimage Founder Daniel Langlois
Softimage 3D software was used on such pioneering productions as 'Jurassic Park' and 'Titanic.'
www.hollywoodreporter.com
Not when Canada is interested in Lehrer for conspiracy to murder, and Snyder for destruction of evidence ... there's no deal to quietly leave the country during the RCMP evidence investigation. Lehrer and Snyder were remanded last Wednesday, Dec 6, pending charges in a higher court. After that, I suppose there is a bail hearing. Then we'll know more.
I'm curious about the other two suspects. They don't seem high profile enough to be in the news - but who are they, and how are they associated with Lehrer or Snyder? The chocolatier and the mechanical engineer. Where do the other two suspects fit in? Do they live nearby? Are the other two suspects road guards appointed by Lehrer?
Going to follow as this is baffling.
Respectfully, did the victims owe money -- or did the suspects think they owed $$ or was this about stopping them from doing business in that country ?
Again I'll try to read the links to catch up.
Respectfully, did the victims owe money -- or did the suspects think they owed $$ or was this about stopping them from doing business in that country ?
Again I'll try to read the links to catch up.
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Doubting that the CBC has a reporter in the Commonwealth of Dominica during the investigation into the murders of two Quebec residents, one of whom was the founder of world famous SoftImage Animation software? The accused are from the USA, so not entirely a good idea to rely on USA news about the investigation. Good point - might be remote reporting.
Based on how the CBC article is written, and the single author, it sounds like eye witness testimony. He separates his words from local sources. He wrote about what "appeared" to be severe burns on Snyder's arm and leg. It's probably his right arm and leg, since he's handcuffed on the left.
True. CBC might be reporting information from virtual local unnamed sources.
"Local sources told Radio-Canada that someone ambushed and killed Langlois and Marchand and then set their car on fire. The sources said the assailant was injured when starting the fire, and that this helped police track down a suspect and make arrests.
Four people have been arrested by police in Dominica so far in connection with the killings, but it's not clear whether the other two will be charged. The next court appearance is set for March 2024."
CBC News
Doubting that the CBC has a reporter in the Commonwealth of Dominica during the investigation into the murders of two Quebec residents, one of whom was the founder of world famous SoftImage Animation software? The accused are from the USA, so not entirely a good idea to rely on USA news about the investigation. Good point - might be remote reporting.
Based on how the CBC article is written, and the single author, it sounds like eye witness testimony. He separates his words from local sources. He wrote about what "appeared" to be severe burns on Snyder's arm and leg. It's probably his right arm and leg, since he's handcuffed on the left.
True. CBC might be reporting information from virtual local unnamed sources.
"Local sources told Radio-Canada that someone ambushed and killed Langlois and Marchand and then set their car on fire. The sources said the assailant was injured when starting the fire, and that this helped police track down a suspect and make arrests.
Four people have been arrested by police in Dominica so far in connection with the killings, but it's not clear whether the other two will be charged. The next court appearance is set for March 2024."
CBC News
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There is no information about money at this time. The only local information that has been released is that the couple who were murdered opened their resort last year, a self-sustaining oasis, after years of slow building. To get to the resort, owners and guests had to pass through land owned by the suspect, Jon Lehrer.
That might be the money angle. Lehrer was angry that people were passing through his place to get to a nicer place.
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Regarding the 'other two suspects', Victoria Lehrer, Jonathan's wife, was one of them and the other was a Dominican man. I wonder if this latter person was an key employee of theirs.
I'm presuming that these two aren't considered official suspects since they've been released.
When looking back at this article I previously missed the following bolded point.
So it seems that police believe the primary crime scene is at Bois Cotlette.
https://dominicanewsonline.com/news...-on-charge-of-double-murder-of-resort-owners/
Who knows how the investigation will pan out. The alleged murderers are due in court on March 15 for a preliminary inquiry.
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Regarding the burns on Snyder, I did see video showing he had significant burns on one of his legs. This isn't something you would get with via a bbq mishap. It seems pretty damning evidence that he was at the scene of the car fire and it doesn't take a genius to connect the dots. I don't wish to give advice to sociopaths but there were much better ways of disposing of the bodies in the jungle than leaving them in a burning car so appear to be dealing with inept amateurs.
If Lehrer or Snyder was in the vehicle prior to the murder, they would have burned the car to destroy evidence, perhaps thinking it was two stones one toss - incinerate the bodies. Is it a flash burn?
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How a battle over a road led to animation pioneer's murder
The bodies of Daniel Langlois, 66, and his partner Dominique Marchand were found burned beyond recognition on Friday - days before they vanished in Dominica
The above article contains the report that on November 3, the government of Dominica gave Mr Langlois a 'Meritorious Service Award for his contributions to sustainable development and research projects' - could this have sparked something off in Lehrer? Was he angry & jealous that Mr Langlois was getting recognition for his work in Dominica and that he was not?
It seems a petty reason for murdering someone, but judging by Lehrer's replies on Trip Advisor he is clearly a petty & angry man.
Not sure if anyone has access to the full article but it contains some updates.
www.thestar.com
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Quebec entrepreneur Daniel Langlois, partner Dominique Marchand were shot before bodies burned, lead officer says
Dominica police Assistant Supt. Jeoffrey James told the Star police believe couple was shot Nov. 30 as they drove to their eco-resort.
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This would make a perfect setting for a mystery novel, with the alleged perpetrators hiding something far more sinister.
Back in the real world, hope they don't give this guy bail, he'll disappear in a heartbeat, possibly to a country with no extradition. I looked at the victim's resort, Coulibri Ridge, on Google maps and the reviews and pictures are beautiful. Would have made a nice place for a honeymoon. One wonders how it will continue after this terrible crime.
The resort:
www.coulibriridge.com
Back in the real world, hope they don't give this guy bail, he'll disappear in a heartbeat, possibly to a country with no extradition. I looked at the victim's resort, Coulibri Ridge, on Google maps and the reviews and pictures are beautiful. Would have made a nice place for a honeymoon. One wonders how it will continue after this terrible crime.
The resort:
Sustainable Luxury | Dominica | Coulibri Ridge
Coulibri Ridge is a sustainable, well-appointed, offgrid eco-resort located in Petit Coulibri, Dominica. Designed from its inception as a sustainable and resilient project, Coulibri Ridge offers all modern comforts in 200 acres of lush, secluded wilderness.
www.coulibriridge.com
April 4 2024
www.thestar.com
''The chocolatier accused in a Caribbean court of brutally murdering Canadian entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and his partner Dominique Marchand says he has been unfairly portrayed in the flurry of international media coverage of the killings.
Speaking for the first time from jail, American Jonathan Lehrer, 58, told the Star through his lawyers and a public relations firm that he could not comment on the allegations or how he plans to plead because the investigation is ongoing.''
Mar 23, 2024
Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand may not have been household names throughout Canada, but their achievements and projects received worldwide attention and recognition. In December of 2023, however, they were found brutally murdered on the Caribbean island of Dominica.
Man accused in Dominica killings of Canadian millionaire Daniel Langlois and his partner breaks silence from jail
Jonathan Lehrer criticized the portrayal of him and his wife in media accounts of the double murder.
Speaking for the first time from jail, American Jonathan Lehrer, 58, told the Star through his lawyers and a public relations firm that he could not comment on the allegations or how he plans to plead because the investigation is ongoing.''
Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand may not have been household names throughout Canada, but their achievements and projects received worldwide attention and recognition. In December of 2023, however, they were found brutally murdered on the Caribbean island of Dominica.
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April 4 2024
''The chocolatier accused in a Caribbean court of brutally murdering Canadian entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and his partner Dominique Marchand says he has been unfairly portrayed in the flurry of international media coverage of the killings.Man accused in Dominica killings of Canadian millionaire Daniel Langlois and his partner breaks silence from jail
Jonathan Lehrer criticized the portrayal of him and his wife in media accounts of the double murder.
Speaking for the first time from jail, American Jonathan Lehrer, 58, told the Star through his lawyers and a public relations firm that he could not comment on the allegations or how he plans to plead because the investigation is ongoing.''
Mar 23, 2024
Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand may not have been household names throughout Canada, but their achievements and projects received worldwide attention and recognition. In December of 2023, however, they were found brutally murdered on the Caribbean island of Dominica.
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"or how he plans to plead"
This tells me that pleading guilty is on the table. This tells me that he is likely guilty or otherwise it wouldn't be 'on the table'.
Thanks for the video. I had no idea there was German tourist that heard the shots and ran into Snyder.
American Jonathan Lehrer’s double murder case adjourned to September 2024 for Case Management • Nature Isle News
By Carlisle Jno Baptiste ROSEAU, DOMINICA– The “paper committal hearing” scheduled for July 16, 2024, in the American millionaire Jonathan Lehrer double murder case has been adjourned to September 23, 2024. Lehrer is one of two men charged in the killings of a Canadian couple Daniel Langlois and...
natureisle.news
Lehrer and Snyder murder trial should get scheduled at the next hearing this month. I imagine everyone wants to proceed with this trial as soon as possible.