Canada - Charges withdrawn against Collingwood man accused of killing 2 intruders - Mar.30, 2021

[LadyL]

very interesting case

Appearing on Zoom from inside one of his two lawyers’ Toronto homes, Cameron Gardiner listened closely as Madam Justice Michelle Fuerst told the 59-year-old Collingwood man that after re-assessing the case against Gardiner and the reasonable prospect of conviction, both charges on the indictment were being withdrawn at the request of the Crown.

‘I’m free’: Charges withdrawn against Collingwood man accused of killing 2 intruders

 

[LadyL]

On Jan. 22, 2019, just after midnight, three masked men forced their way into Gardiner’s townhouse where he was watching a movie with his girlfriend, one carrying a sawed-off shotgun.

Gardiner said he and his girlfriend were zip-tied at their ankles and wrists and tied his dog to his leg.

The men took turns guarding Gardiner while the two others were up in his son’s room and ransacked it, looking for drugs and money.

‘I’m free’: Charges withdrawn against Collingwood man accused of killing 2 intruders

 

[LadyL]

I don't think charges should've been laid to begin with.

 

[AlwaysShocked]

The ages of the two home invaders killed were 40 and 52. Certainly old enough to know the danger involved in invading and robbing a home. They pretty much got what they deserved.

Just too bad the poor homeowner had to spend 6 months in jail awaiting bail.