GUILTY Canada - Amber Kirwan, 19, New Glasgow, NS, 9 Oct 2011 - #2

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Of Cpl. Penny
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Natasha Pace‏@NatashaPace44s

Crown completes questioning. Defence beginning cross examination now

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Natasha Pace‏@NatashaPace44s

Once again, Taylor seems to be focussing on how the evidence was seized. He's done this with previous police witnesses before.

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[Bravo]

Oh, yes. I totally agree with everything you are saying, here.

I just find it hard to believe that Falconer acted alone in this.

He needs to be taken off the streets, either way.

I agree. He needs to go and I think he will. IMO at this point I do think he acted alone. There has been no evidence to date at this point. Yet I say at this point. Open to options if the forensics show anything different. Usually but not every case if sexually based it is one perp. This is what I base my opine on. Falconer was cruising and Amber became a victim of opportunity. Much like the Micky Shunick case. It was a bump and grab (bumped her off her bike) after leaving a party. Early in the folks and party became under the microscope. Rightfully so. I believe at this point if it wasn't Amber it would have been somebody else. I think Falconer likely cruised Dooley's. Hot spot for folks drinking and maybe some young females walking who have been drinking. IMO.

 

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Complete set of tweets on Cpl. Penny. Court is done for today.
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Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC50s
That's it for witnesses today. Court adjourned til tomorrow morning.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC49s
Cpl. Penney testimony finished.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC1m
Penney says he did not do any forensic examination on Dasani water bottle seized from car.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC2m
Penney says 5 fibres seized from car.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC4m
Cpl. Penney says approx 20 hairs were seized from Falconer's car.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC56s
Previous witness said plastic was put there because the window wouldn't roll down. It had to be towed.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC1m
Penney photographed plastic on window. Defence lawyer has been focusing on the plastic placed on car window for several days.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC2m
When Cpl. Penney looked at vehicle, it was already securely locked in bay at police station.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC3m
Cpl. Penney says officers did look underneath the vehicle. No signs of damage.
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Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC3s
Defence lawyer focusing on movement of evidence.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC24s
In cross-examination, Defence lawyer asks Penney when certain photos were taken.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC2m
Crown completes its direct questioning of Cpl. Penney.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC6m
Cpl. Penney also found a water bottle and tank top in car.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC2m
2 rolls of Multi-colorized rope were also found in Falconer's car.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC4m
Penney says the roll of duct tape nearly fell out of slit grocery bag, so he pulled it out before it could be contaminated evidence.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC6m
Penney says duct tape was found in a grocery bag in car.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC2m
Cpl. Penney says both items were seized. He also seized a black flashlight from car,

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC3m
Cpl. Penney says under a laptop, a green tank top was found on floor of car.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC3m
Cpl. Penney says a white as black bandana was also found in car. It was seized.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC4m
Cpl. Penney says he was double-gloved all at times as he examined evidence.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC5m
Cpl. Penney says he photographed everything and documented before removing items from car.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC7m
Partially smoked joint found in Chev Impala, according to Cpl. Penney.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC9m
Clothes were found on driver's seat of Chev Impala driven by Falconer.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC9m
Cpl. Penney then examined the inside of vehicle with a white light and forensic light source.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC1m
Cpl. Penney took fingerprints from hood of car.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC4m
Cpl. Penney says he took photographs of car and evidence found in it.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC6m
Cpl. Penney examined the Chev Impala known to be driven by Chris Falconer.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC7m
Cpl. Trevor Penney with RCMP now testifying.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC7m
@69Toyotagirl Jerrica Adams

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC11m
Christopher Falconer looks more serious today as he sits in court. He continues to stare in the direction of his lawyer and witness box.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC13m
Court room not as full this afternoon in #Pictou.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC14m
Pieces of clothing were men's. Landry did not say who they belonged to or why he analyzed them.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC15m
Sorry. Twitter froze up and one of my last tweets didn't send: Cpl. Landry searched several pieces of clothing found on Brother St.

https://twitter.com/AngMacIvorCBC

 

[Bravo]

Oh, yes. I totally agree with everything you are saying, here.

I just find it hard to believe that Falconer acted alone in this.

He needs to be taken off the streets, either way.

Absolutely. If there is someone else involved I would be inclined to think a female. Since nobody else has been charged it's a mute point. For me. Yet I think there are some surprises ahead. Meaning I think this was a very lengthy investigation. IMO. Yes the Defense would luv for folks to think there was a huge murder drug infested connection and the Victim/s are very bad people :banghead: They tried it in the Stafford case. Didn't work.

 

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LOL Well kudos to you anyhoo. I'm jacked up on cold meds currently. At least the few I can take due to massive allergies. Heating pad, bed and here.

I hope you are feeling better soon!!

 

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I agree. He needs to go and I think he will. IMO at this point I do think he acted alone. There has been no evidence to date at this point. Yet I say at this point. Open to options if the forensics show anything different. Usually but not every case if sexually based it is one perp. This is what I base my opine on. Falconer was cruising and Amber became a victim of opportunity. Much like the Micky Shunick case. It was a bump and grab (bumped her off her bike) after leaving a party. Early in the folks and party became under the microscope. Rightfully so. I believe at this point if it wasn't Amber it would have been somebody else. I think Falconer likely cruised Dooley's. Hot spot for folks drinking and maybe some young females walking who have been drinking. IMO.

I don't want to get too far ahead of what the jury might do, but I do think from the forensics we have seen that we might see him taken off the streets.

Hurray for that!!!

I also agree that there has been no evidence to date that he did not act alone.

And I do not think we will see any, either. I think the defense might imply, but that is not evidence.

Why I will always suspect that Falconer did not act alone is:

1) He did not act alone the first time--when he murdered Mr. LeBlanc.

2) I believe Amber was taken right in the small area where the surveillance cameras don't overlap.

3) This guy has a low IQ, and it looks to me like some pretty good planning went on.

And I just can't help but asking again--where is the crime scene.

I'm seeing evidence of where Amber was held, but not of where her life bleed out.

He could have even possibly been set up to take the whole fall.

I'll shed no tears upon his conviction, though. He took the life of one young man only 51 years old, iirc; and he was definitely involved in Amber's death.

His involvement with drugs alone should have been enough to have his parole revoked before Amber lost her life.

 

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Absolutely. If there is someone else involved I would be inclined to think a female. Since nobody else has been charged it's a mute point. For me. Yet I think there are some surprises ahead. Meaning I think this was a very lengthy investigation. IMO. Yes the Defense would luv for folks to think there was a huge murder drug infested connection and the Victim/s are very bad people :banghead: They tried it in the Stafford case. Didn't work.

BBM - If you'll allow me--I might disagree with you there.

 

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Natasha Pace‏@NatashaPace44s

Once again, Taylor seems to be focussing on how the evidence was seized. He's done this with previous police witnesses before.

https://twitter.com/NatashaPace

If you cant support the Client you attack LE and the forensics. That's his job and rightfully so. Just jumping off your post. I like a really fair trial so the appellate issues are just shot down.

 

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If you cant support the Client you attack LE and the forensics. That's his job and rightfully so. Just jumping off your post. I like a really fair trial so the appellate issues are just shot down.

Excellent point.

No argument from me on that.

And I think we are seeing a fair trial, too.

I'm impressed.

 

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I hope you are feeling better soon!!

Aww thank you. You are a sweety. I was kinda milking it LOL. My Son's day off and Hubby took the day off to go out in the field to pick up all the duck hunting paraphilia. Because I have cut back in my hours at work I am stuck with the 1 year old old Lab in the house. Granddogy. In the field she is amazing. In the house we have some brief Marley moments. So I milked it. LOL

 

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I thought this was a nice salute to law enforcement.

I agree that they have done a lot right here, and we have much to be thankful for.
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I hope we hear what was on this.
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Natasha Pace‏@NatashaPace3m

An external hard drive was also found in the car. Penny going photo by photo for Court describing evidence in the car

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My best guess at this point . Not sure I would even rule out Teen pre-puscent . IMO.

 

[Bravo]

Oh, yes. I totally agree with everything you are saying, here.

I just find it hard to believe that Falconer acted alone in this.

He needs to be taken off the streets, either way.

LMAO my preferred method. Ya nail the "family jewels to a stump. Ya I'm thinking that would hurt. Not being a male but witnessing over the years with a hockey puck or doggy it looks painful. So ya nail the balls to the stump and set the stump on fire. LOL Works for me LOL

 

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BBM - If you'll allow me--I might disagree with you there.

No worries. You might be right :seeya:

 

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Okay. Here is the timeline for the events circling around this case. I tried to get all the dates with links to support them.

It looks like Mr. Phalen was shot about 11 days before they arrested Falconer for parole violations; and about 4 days after Amber's remains were found.
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Jan. 2, 1998 – The first murder
Christopher Alexander Falconer strangled 53 year old Robert LeBlanc on Jan. 2, 1998. He was 15 years old at the time.
http://www.taxi-library.org/canada/1-l04.htm


May, 2011 – Granted full parole
Quote: “Falconer was 15 years old at the time of the murder but was tried as an adult. He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was granted full parole in May 2011.”
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-...ed-in-n-s-teen-amber-kirwan-s-death-1.1171997


October 9, 2011 – Amber Kirwan gone missing
Amber Donna Kirwan, gone missing in the early morning hours of October 9, 2011; remains found on November 5, 2011.
Scroll down slightly: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ns/publications/AR-RA/2012-2013/maj-eng.htm


October 25, 2011 – Mr. Phalen is shot dead
Ed Phalen, shot October 25, 2011 in front of his home
http://www.ngnews.ca/News/Local/201...m-man-dead;-homicide-investigation-underway/1

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/police-investigate-homicide-in-trenton-1.985818


November 5, 2011 – Amber’s remains are found
The remains of Amber Kirwan are found.
http://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/police-confirm-remains-belong-to-amber-kirwan-1.721928


November 9, 2011- Falconer arrested for parole violations
Falconer arrested November 9, 2011 for ‘parole violation;’ parole revoked by the Parole Board of Canada on February 14, 2012.
http://www.ngnews.ca/News/Local/201...ris-Falconer-is-suspect-in-an-investigation/1


February 14, 2012 – Falconer’s parole revoked by the parole board of Canada
See above link


May 16, 2012 – Falconer charged with the murder and kidnapping of Amber Kirwan
Falconer officially charged with the murder and kidnapping of Amber Kirwan on May 16, 2012.
http://www.ngnews.ca/News/Local/201...ris-Falconer-is-suspect-in-an-investigation/1

 

[CoolJ]

Great work on this case Truth. I have been following it very closely since the week she went missing as it took place in my home province.
I still get the feeling that something is not adding up here. Can't quite put my finger on it though. Of note the name tweeted as to the occupant of the brothers st. Apartment was wrong.
Yes there is quite a bit of forensics in this case but truly, so far nothing is tying it to The accused yet. I am sure the crown will get around to that but I can't help but think that Mike Taylor has something up his sleeve and just waiting for the right time or witness to drop the bomb. Something tells me that important phone number (Virginia) has some sort of significance. I really think there is more to this case and there are more involved. With that said however I think CF definitely played a role and is where he belongs.

 

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Great work on this case Truth. I have been following it very closely since the week she went missing as it took place in my home province.
I still get the feeling that something is not adding up here. Can't quite put my finger on it though. Of note the name tweeted as to the occupant of the brothers st. Apartment was wrong.
Yes there is quite a bit of forensics in this case but truly, so far nothing is tying it to The accused yet. I am sure the crown will get around to that but I can't help but think that Mike Taylor has something up his sleeve and just waiting for the right time or witness to drop the bomb. Something tells me that important phone number (Virginia) has some sort of significance. I really think there is more to this case and there are more involved. With that said however I think CF definitely played a role and is where he belongs.

Glad u chimed in. All opines welcomed. IMO what you cant put your finger on is what the Defense is hoping a Juror will hang their hat on. It has been connected. By forensics.

 

[CoolJ]

Bravo, are you saying you think the crown has connected CF to the murder?
Of course it is hard to get the full story with the tweets but I really don't see that as of yet. In fact (of course only going by tweets) CF's name has barely been mentioned so far during the trial. You have to wonder that if the jurors didnt see CF sitting there and know he is the accused that at this point they would have no idea who is responsible never mind reasonable doubt. JMO