General Discussion and Theories

[expat cdn]

[/B]must I'm not certain why it's important to decide that DM be a learning disabled high school dropout. What difference does it make if true? Anyway, MSM reported that someone from the Toronto French School said he'd dropped out in Grade 10. I've seen no other confirmation and the TFS person was unnamed. It should be pointed out that the educational demands of French immersion in Canada are very high compared to unilanguage instruction, imo and the opinion of others, as well as my own experience. It might also be noted that the FB pages indicate a number of his cousins live in France and attend French universities. It is not unusual for Canadian French immersion students to complete their high school matriculation in France which provides a very highly disciplined educational environment. Should this also have been around the time of WM's marriage breakup, all the more reason to send DM abroad, imo. Moreover, DM, we understand, was/is interested in the culinary arts and had some training in the subject. Arguably the best further education in the subject would be in France, assuming a student was able to meet and maintain the necessary achievement levels. Anyway, all MOO, of course, and again, whether, if, when or how DM attended school matters much, imo.

DM's lawyer must think it's relevant. He is the one saying that DM was intelligent and very well educated. There has still been no proof that he is well educated. Or intelligent....IMO he's still sitting in a cell charged with first degree murder

 

[Blomquist]

DM's lawyer must think it's relevant. He is the one saying that DM was intelligent and very well educated. There has still been no proof that he is well educated. Or intelligent....IMO he's still sitting in a cell charged with first degree murder

There are quite a few people who sit in or have sat in cells charged with things they are not guilty of. That is why the presumption of innocence should be maintained. It is easy to set off on a witch hunt based on little evidence....maybe when all comes out there will be an obvious guilt....but as yet there is plenty to suggest that there is a lot more to come out that may well find him innocent ...or at worst a bystander who had been warned....

I don't think it matters whether he is intelligent or not...... would it be fair to point fingers at a simpleton any moreso?

I think DM's lawyer was pointing out that DM had money and had no reason or motive to kill TB.....thats all....JMO IMO/MOO

 

[Curiositykitten]

It is not unusual for Canadian French immersion students to complete their high school matriculation in France which provides a very highly disciplined educational environment.

Really? I've never heard anything about. The French Lycee BAC is completely different from Canadian High School Leaving, far more advanced and requires years of prep. Can you please cite a source. Thank you.

Toronto French School students do not complete the BAC either.

Also there have been a few scandals involving TFS in recent years.

 

[Alethea Dice]

Really? I've never heard anything about. The French Lycee BAC is completely different from Canadian High School Leaving, far more advanced and requires years of prep. Can you please cite a source. Thank you.

Toronto French School students do not complete the BAC either.

Also there have been a few scandals involving TFS in recent years.

I'm not too familiar with French education. Is this what you're referring to?

A Baccalauréat is a diploma awarded by the French Ministry of National Education. It marks the successful completion of secondary studies and opens the doors to higher education.

French-curriculum Lycées based in Canada and the United States offer the three sections of the general Baccalauréat: Literature (L), Economics and Social Sciences (ES), Science and Mathematics (S).

http://www.canada.campusfrance.org/en/report/what-french-baccalaur%C3%A9

That website does show the Toronto French School in the list of Canadian schools.

Also, on the School website, it says that they do complete the International Baccalaureate diploma and that it's mandatory.

The IB Diploma is a distinguished academic accomplishment that is recognized world-wide. The program is mandatory at TFS and is taught during the last two years of high school.

http://www.tfs.ca/academic_programs

I could only find information regarding the one scandal in 2009, I believe it was. Maybe there were more that are not so easily searchable?

 

[Curiositykitten]

At the risk of getting way off topic here, the French Bac and International Bac are two completely different things. And, as I said, TFS does not do the FRENCH Bac, but rather, as Alethea Dice points out, the international bac.

Nothing in the above post backs up Carli's claim that it is routine for Canadian immersion students to go to France to complete the French Bac, but thanks anyway.

All this to say, I sincerely doubt Dellen Millard has a French Bac.

 

[Alethea Dice]

Maybe it was the neighbours having another look.Weren't they in a black SUV when they went onto the property taking pictures?

I thought they had a black Ram too. JMO

 

[Alethea Dice]

At the risk of getting way off topic here, the French Bac and International Bac are two completely different things. And, as I said, TFS does not do the FRENCH Bac, but rather, as Alethea Dice points out, the international bac.

Nothing in the above post backs up Carli's claim that it is routine for Canadian immersion students to go to France to complete the French Bac, but thanks anyway.

All this to say, I sincerely doubt Dellen Millard has a French Bac.

I wasn't trying to back up Carli's claim that it's not unusual for French immersion students to finish their schooling in France. I was just curious about the "Bac" because the TFS does say it provides a Bac diploma. You've now sent my curiousity on a search to see the difference between the two, which, other than seeing that both are accepted at most European universities, appears to be more than I care to study up on. Personally, I don't really care if he has a "French Bac" or not. IMO, his education has nothing to do with the case. JMO

 

[Alethea Dice]

BLEH...Or should I say BARF? I've been trying to follow this case but the publication BAN means we will know nothing until it goes to court. (By then it will be all said and done.) Who knows what deals are being made as we sleuth away? Suspect #3 has already "disappeared"...There is no transparency; just obfuscation. The police want the public's help but the justice "system" makes it impossible.

moo

rsbm

I agree. Canada needs more transparency in the judicial process and cameras in the courtroom could help with that. It's hard to have faith in the justice system when everything is hidden from the public. I can understand the ban on the preliminary hearings, but once the actual trial starts, everything allowed in the trial should be open to the public. There are too many "mandatory" bans after the preliminary. If an accused asks for a ban, the judge must comply and it becomes mandatory. There are some good arguments for more transparency in this article from a couple of years ago.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2011/07/07/f-vp-henry.html

I wonder if more transparency would also make the courts more accountable and there would be less delays in getting a case through the system. I personally think that 3 years for a case to get to trial is at least 2 years too long.

That being said, maybe there's hope before this one gets to trial. If they start in B.C., they may eventually move across Canada.

http://www.vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/Mulgrew+Cameras+courts+bring+more+transparency+more/8111879/story.html

 

[swedie]

There are quite a few people who sit in or have sat in cells charged with things they are not guilty of. That is why the presumption of innocence should be maintained. It is easy to set off on a witch hunt based on little evidence....maybe when all comes out there will be an obvious guilt....but as yet there is plenty to suggest that there is a lot more to come out that may well find him innocent ...or at worst a bystander who had been warned....

I don't think it matters whether he is intelligent or not...... would it be fair to point fingers at a simpleton any moreso?

I think DM's lawyer was pointing out that DM had money and had no reason or motive to kill TB.....thats all....JMO IMO/MOO

IMO and in most cases where a serious crime such as murder, people do not get arrested and thrown in jail on a whim. The majority get arrested because there is sufficient, direct and/or circumstantial evidence to show someone's involvement in the crime. We come on WS to sleuth out information, put two + two together and come up with what we as individuals believe about a case based on evidence and information garnered through the www and MSM. With the justice system it is stated the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty. This does not mean we here on WS cannot assume/believe DM and/or MS are guilty of murder. Respectfully, if you chose to assume he is innocent, that is your prerogative, just as it is others' assumptions/opinions to feel they are guilty. I myself believe both DM and MS are guilty of being involved in TB's death and that is why still today they are both sitting in a jail cell and will remain there. They are both in jail because either one of them can provide an alibi or give their lawyers information to show their non involvement.

This is why I believe they are guilty:
- The fact that both DM and MS are STILL sitting in jail. No alibli, nothing to show non involvement.
- The first witness gave an excellent description of the perps.
- SB was able to give a description of the perps.
- previous charges against SM. Drugs, mischief, DUI, theft of vehicle(s), and possible other criminal activities DM and MS have never been caught for.
- TB's charred remains found on DM's property.
- DM's trailer found in his mother's driveway containing TB's truck.
- coincidentally DM owned a Dodge Ram which has been rumoured to have had mechanical problems. Same truck TB owned.
- suspicion surrounding the disappearance of LB, DM's "friend".
- suspicion surrounding the death of DM's father, the gamer picture he used shows IMO a cold hearted, mocking statement.
- incinerator found on DM's property.
- people associated with DM and Millardair, their opinions of DM; spoiled brat, non appreciative, unmotivated, uninterested in family legacy.
- DM leaving school after grade 10. IMO in this day and age, it is advised against and post secondary education requires grade 12 diploma. No friends or acquaintances have come forward with positive feedback on DM. Again IMO education speaks volumes as it goes to show a lot about a person. Motivation, sociability, attitude, literacy, skills acquisition, problem-solving, skills, self-esteem, efficacy, perseverance and initiative. MOO is DM was having whatever issues at school and felt he didn't need an education as he knew his family would provide for him.

I found similarities between DM to another in the Tori S case. MR dropped out of school in grade 10 and lied to many people about his education and extended education after high school. How coincidental both MR and DM were both interested in or had studied culinary arts. DM didn't have to make an honest days pay as he seemed to be living off of daddy's and grandpa's estate. MS lived at home with mommy, DM lived at home with daddy. Did either perp have a job or earning money through illegal dealings? maybe DM was paying MS for criminal activities? MR didn't seem to earn an honest days pay and lived at home with his mommy, sponging off of her according to MR's mother's boyfriend. MR seemed to lack male friends in his life, DM and MS...time will tell but we haven't heard any male friends coming forward to vouch for the two accused. And partners in crime, DM, MS and MR, TLM. Just similarities I am pointing out, that's all.

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[Carli]

At the risk of getting way off topic here, the French Bac and International Bac are two completely different things. And, as I said, TFS does not do the FRENCH Bac, but rather, as Alethea Dice points out, the international bac.

Nothing in the above post backs up Carli's claim that it is routine for Canadian immersion students to go to France to complete the French Bac, but thanks anyway.

All this to say, I sincerely doubt Dellen Millard has a French Bac.

I'm quite certain that I did not say it is "routine" for French immersion schooled Canadians to go to France to complete Le Bac. I believe I did say that is was "not unusual" to finish high school in France generally because of the skills and interests streaming and high levels of achievement expected there. Whether students might also intend to sit for Le Bac would be another question entirely. Generally speaking, imo, reductio ad absurdum is not a useful approach to acquiring understanding, don't you agree? So, while it is certainly correct to say that Le Bac and Le Bac International differ, one does not exclude the other, and neither are essential prerequisites for post secondary education. Depending on the secondary school graduation stream in which one is enrolled, sitting for Le Bac may hold lesser or greater importance. That being said, a Le Bac is generally used only to assure acceptance at French universities but is unnecessary for most trade schools, institutes, colleges, etc. Neither Le Bac or Le Bac Internationale are the equivalent of a secondary school graduation certificate. These options are relatively complicated but reasonably well introduced in the wikis on the subject at

[ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_education_in_France"]Secondary education in France - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]

and

[ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baccalaur%C3%A9at"]Baccalauréat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]

Perhaps some posters recall the days when there were still standardized Provincial exams in Canada. At the time it was possible to pass junior and senior matriculation school exams, thus making you a high school graduate but fail the "provincials" which would hamper entrance to a university. Although the structure is more complex, in principal, sitting for Le Bac holds some similarities, IMO.

So far as I can tell, it's important to maintain the idea that DM and his accomplice or accomplices are stupid numbskulls, either to better grasp the apparent random craziness of the crime, or perhaps to serve some other purpose that remains hidden at the moment. IMO.

 

[cansleuther]

... coincidentally DM owned a Dodge Ram which has been rumoured to have had mechanical problems. Same truck TB owned.

IIRC it was actually TB's truck that had mechanical problems. In the CHCH interview with SB she mentions the thousands of dollars it cost them in repairs and calls it a lemon.

DM's truck may have had mechanical issues as well, although I don't remember reading anything about that. Does anyone have a link?

 

[swedie]

DM's lawyer must think it's relevant. He is the one saying that DM was intelligent and very well educated. There has still been no proof that he is well educated. Or intelligent....IMO he's still sitting in a cell charged with first degree murder

Agreed. DP makes it sound like because DM has wealth and intelligence (supposed), DM couldn't possibly be guilty of murder. There have been many wealthy and intelligent people who have committed murder. That statement makes me :floorlaugh:.

First person I thought of was Helmuth Buxbaum. We know this had money apposed to, at this point DM's lawyer's claim. Buxbaum reportedly sold the business before his conviction for $23 million. Could DM have made those property purchase to hide some sort of illegal activities or hired pay out? From HB article: The Crown's case centred on money, saying nearly $2 million had disappeared from Buxbaum's bank account and that he had recently taken out a $1-million life insurance policy on his wife.

Helmuth Buxbaum, a church-going, millionaire nursing home operator whose double life of sex and drugs imploded with the contract killing of his wife, has died.

"On the one hand, he was a very good family man, a very good businessman and, on the surface, a very religious man and a leader in his faith community," said Martin, author of Buxbaum: A Murderous Affair.

"That he had a dark side to his personality - that he could hang around a bunch of low-lifes and let them exploit him for money in exchange for drugs and sex - was a real revelation."

http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/...e-operator-who-had-wife-killed-dies-in-prison

 

[Carli]

Really? I've never heard anything about. The French Lycee BAC is completely different from Canadian High School Leaving, far more advanced and requires years of prep. Can you please cite a source. Thank you.

Toronto French School students do not complete the BAC either.

Also there have been a few scandals involving TFS in recent years.

Just to be sure we're on the same page, may I ask if you are/were also a French immersion graduate and if so in what province. I've only spoken from my own experience which could be geographically specific, imo, although I doubt it, imo, considering the number of Canadian students studying in Paris alone. I'm unfamiliar with TFS scandals. Has there been police investigation that could have involved DM?

 

[swedie]

IIRC it was actually TB's truck that had mechanical problems. In the CHCH interview with SB she mentions the thousands of dollars it cost them in repairs and calls it a lemon.

DM's truck may have had mechanical issues as well, although I don't remember reading anything about that. Does anyone have a link?

Yes I remember SB saying TB's truck was a lemon. As far as DM having problems with his truck, I believe it was speculation or someone got the info from fb. I have seen it mentioned on an article 'comment' from someone also.

This article "a source" not involved in the investigation stated: Also according to the source, police said after Bosma’s body was found that they believed he was killed in his truck following a struggle. I believe this is highly likely and very well could have been the reason for removing the seats. What other reason would there be for the perps to remove the seats from TB's truck? MOO

Tim Bosma: Ancaster man was killed inside truck, source says
http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2..._man_was_killed_inside_truck_source_says.html

"In 18 months I think we spent over $10,000 in repairs. It was a lemon!" she said. "It makes me angry. And I don't understand."

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2013/06/15/hamilton-sharlene-bosma-speaks-out.html

 

[Blomquist]

IMO and in most cases where a serious crime such as murder, people do not get arrested and thrown in jail on a whim. The majority get arrested because there is sufficient, direct and/or circumstantial evidence to show someone's involvement in the crime. We come on WS to sleuth out information, put two + two together and come up with what we as individuals believe about a case based on evidence and information garnered through the www and MSM. With the justice system it is stated the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty. This does not mean we here on WS cannot assume/believe DM and/or MS are guilty of murder. Respectfully, if you chose to assume he is innocent, that is your prerogative, just as it is others' assumptions/opinions to feel they are guilty. I myself believe both DM and MS are guilty of being involved in TB's death and that is why still today they are both sitting in a jail cell and will remain there. They are both in jail because either one of them can provide an alibi or give their lawyers information to show their non involvement.

This is why I believe they are guilty:
- The fact that both DM and MS are STILL sitting in jail. No alibli, nothing to show non involvement.
- The first witness gave an excellent description of the perps.
- SB was able to give a description of the perps.
- previous charges against SM. Drugs, mischief, DUI, theft of vehicle(s), and possible other criminal activities DM and MS have never been caught for.
- TB's charred remains found on DM's property.
- DM's trailer found in his mother's driveway containing TB's truck.
- coincidentally DM owned a Dodge Ram which has been rumoured to have had mechanical problems. Same truck TB owned.
- suspicion surrounding the disappearance of LB, DM's "friend".
- suspicion surrounding the death of DM's father, the gamer picture he used shows IMO a cold hearted, mocking statement.
- incinerator found on DM's property.
- people associated with DM and Millardair, their opinions of DM; spoiled brat, non appreciative, unmotivated, uninterested in family legacy.
- DM leaving school after grade 10. IMO in this day and age, it is advised against and post secondary education requires grade 12 diploma. No friends or acquaintances have come forward with positive feedback on DM. Again IMO education speaks volumes as it goes to show a lot about a person. Motivation, sociability, attitude, literacy, skills acquisition, problem-solving, skills, self-esteem, efficacy, perseverance and initiative. MOO is DM was having whatever issues at school and felt he didn't need an education as he knew his family would provide for him.

I found similarities between DM to another in the Tori S case. MR dropped out of school in grade 10 and lied to many people about his education and extended education after high school. How coincidental both MR and DM were both interested in or had studied culinary arts. DM didn't have to make an honest days pay as he seemed to be living off of daddy's and grandpa's estate. MS lived at home with mommy, DM lived at home with daddy. Did either perp have a job or earning money through illegal dealings? maybe DM was paying MS for criminal activities? MR didn't seem to earn an honest days pay and lived at home with his mommy, sponging off of her according to MR's mother's boyfriend. MR seemed to lack male friends in his life, DM and MS...time will tell but we haven't heard any male friends coming forward to vouch for the two accused. And partners in crime, DM, MS and MR, TLM. Just similarities I am pointing out, that's all.

I don't recall saying that I was talking about WS posters in particular.... but regardless... I thank you for your expose of your reasoning for believing DM and MS are both guilty... you are quite entitled to that belief. I am not quite sure which part of my post you are actually responding to other than the 'witch hunt' section that you highlighted. So hopefully, my pointing out that my suggestion of a witch hunt was a general statement, and not directed at anyone or any group in particular will answer your questions....and whilst I respect your views...I don't agree with any of it...JMO/MOO

 

[swedie]

This early article claims DM graduated school.

May 12, 2013 - Bosma suspect profile: Dellen Millard
In addition to flying, the Toronto French School graduate took up off-road racing in his 20s — road tripping to Mexico with friends in 2011 for the famous Baja 500 desert race.

http://www.thespec.com/news-story/2873832-bosma-suspect-profile-dellen-millard/

Interesting points I highlighted from this article. Madeline became Corporate Officer of Millardair after WM's death. Seems although WM was frugal, DM had no problem sharing his wealth with friends. Maybe DM was serious when he tweeted he was either going to sleep or do heroin. It is MOO DM was involved with drugs. What I find telling is how SL said when he met with DM to discuss LB's whereabouts, DM said she had called him looking for heroin and a place to stay. What reason would SL have to lie to police about in this case? Yes I guess it's a possibility but why would he?

May 18, 2013 -Suspect in Tim Bosma’s death was always ‘a little different’ and did ‘odd stuff’ at private school, classmate says

Mr. Millard became a brief media sensation when, in 1999 on his 14th birthday, he flew into the record books as the youngest to fly solo in both an airplane and a helicopter on the same day. “He was kind of a husky kid and did odd stuff, but when we heard about the newspaper stories it inspired respect.”

He spread his wealth around freely with his friends, said B Ménardo, a friend of Mr. Millard who lives in France.

“He didn’t count money or anything, when he was at a restaurant, he was always paying, always organizing things,” said Mr. Ménardo, who had not heard of Mr. Millard’s arrest until called by the National Post.

Dellen Millard bought his friends Seadoos and traveled with them widely in Greece, Alaska and France. But Mr. Millard never mentioned how he was affording it or what he did for a job, he said.

Dellen Millard then became the chief executive officer of Millardair, with his mother, Madelaine, coming on board as a corporate officer.

On Twitter, devoid of context, one of Mr. Millard’s friends made references to an edgy lifestyle, perhaps jokingly. “I’m either going to sleep or doing heroin,” the friend quoted Mr. Millard as saying a year ago.

http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/0...was-always-a-little-different-classmate-says/

AND THEN WE HAVE THIS ARTICLE...

“If you met him, you would have no idea who he was or where he was from or that he had money because he’d never present like that,” Mr. Paradkar said of his client, who was arrested on May 10 and has no criminal record. “He’d always present like, ‘I’m just Joe Blow average guy.’”

Mr. Millard attended the prestigious Toronto French School but left after Grade 10. He studied 3D games animation at Humber College in 2002 but was once “caught red-handed” plagiarizing the work of his classmates, according to a source at the college.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news...rge-in-mysterious-bosma-case/article12757899/

 

[Snoofo]

Based on MSM we only know DM left TFS in grade 10. We cannot ascertain whether he dropped out of school generally, or that school specifically, in grade 10.

Also I've decided more than ever we have to take MSM reports with a grain of salt and look at wording carefully because it seems many reporters are getting crafty with the information given. Less reporting and more opinion it seems.

 

[Blomquist]

This early article claims DM graduated school.

May 12, 2013 - Bosma suspect profile: Dellen Millard
In addition to flying, the Toronto French School graduate took up off-road racing in his 20s — road tripping to Mexico with friends in 2011 for the famous Baja 500 desert race.

http://www.thespec.com/news-story/2873832-bosma-suspect-profile-dellen-millard/

Interesting points I highlighted from this article. Madeline became Corporate Officer of Millardair after WM's death. Seems although WM was frugal, DM had no problem sharing his wealth with friends. Maybe DM was serious when he tweeted he was either going to sleep or do heroin. It is MOO DM was involved with drugs. What I find telling is how SL said when he met with DM to discuss LB's whereabouts, DM said she had called him looking for heroin and a place to stay. What reason would SL have to lie to police about in this case? Yes I guess it's a possibility but why would he?

May 18, 2013 -Suspect in Tim Bosma’s death was always ‘a little different’ and did ‘odd stuff’ at private school, classmate says

Mr. Millard became a brief media sensation when, in 1999 on his 14th birthday, he flew into the record books as the youngest to fly solo in both an airplane and a helicopter on the same day. “He was kind of a husky kid and did odd stuff, but when we heard about the newspaper stories it inspired respect.”

He spread his wealth around freely with his friends, said B Ménardo, a friend of Mr. Millard who lives in France.

“He didn’t count money or anything, when he was at a restaurant, he was always paying, always organizing things,” said Mr. Ménardo, who had not heard of Mr. Millard’s arrest until called by the National Post.

Dellen Millard bought his friends Seadoos and traveled with them widely in Greece, Alaska and France. But Mr. Millard never mentioned how he was affording it or what he did for a job, he said.

Dellen Millard then became the chief executive officer of Millardair, with his mother, Madelaine, coming on board as a corporate officer.

On Twitter, devoid of context, one of Mr. Millard’s friends made references to an edgy lifestyle, perhaps jokingly. “I’m either going to sleep or doing heroin,” the friend quoted Mr. Millard as saying a year ago.

http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/0...was-always-a-little-different-classmate-says/

AND THEN WE HAVE THIS ARTICLE...

“If you met him, you would have no idea who he was or where he was from or that he had money because he’d never present like that,” Mr. Paradkar said of his client, who was arrested on May 10 and has no criminal record. “He’d always present like, ‘I’m just Joe Blow average guy.’”

Mr. Millard attended the prestigious Toronto French School but left after Grade 10. He studied 3D games animation at Humber College in 2002 but was once “caught red-handed” plagiarizing the work of his classmates, according to a source at the college.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news...rge-in-mysterious-bosma-case/article12757899/

Please provide the link where SL mentions 'heroin' TIA

Being a little different and doing odd stuff could account for any number of teenagers IMO/JMO

 

[Archangel7]

Agreed. DP makes it sound like because DM has wealth and intelligence (supposed), DM couldn't possibly be guilty of murder. There have been many wealthy and intelligent people who have committed murder. That statement makes me :floorlaugh:.

First person I thought of was Helmuth Buxbaum. We know this had money apposed to, at this point DM's lawyer's claim. Buxbaum reportedly sold the business before his conviction for $23 million. Could DM have made those property purchase to hide some sort of illegal activities or hired pay out? From HB article: The Crown's case centred on money, saying nearly $2 million had disappeared from Buxbaum's bank account and that he had recently taken out a $1-million life insurance policy on his wife.

Helmuth Buxbaum, a church-going, millionaire nursing home operator whose double life of sex and drugs imploded with the contract killing of his wife, has died.

"On the one hand, he was a very good family man, a very good businessman and, on the surface, a very religious man and a leader in his faith community," said Martin, author of Buxbaum: A Murderous Affair.

"That he had a dark side to his personality - that he could hang around a bunch of low-lifes and let them exploit him for money in exchange for drugs and sex - was a real revelation."

http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/...e-operator-who-had-wife-killed-dies-in-prison

First para BBM...
Speaking of DP, he may not be helping his client's case by quotes to the media like this......

"I take my cues in trial preparation from the United States and I think Canadian lawyers generally are not up to speed."

Smell the rest here.......

http://www.thespec.com/news-story/2876871-millard-s-lawyer-likes-american-justice/

 

[Snoofo]

First para BBM...
Speaking of DP, he may not be helping his client's case by quotes to the media like this......

"I take my cues in trial preparation from the United States and I think Canadian lawyers generally are not up to speed."

Smell the rest here.......

http://www.thespec.com/news-story/2876871-millard-s-lawyer-likes-american-justice/

I don't dislike DP however I haven't followed many murder cases in order to compare him to others. He does however seem to compare well to the grandstanding attorneys south of our border, and Johnnie Cochran does come to mind. In that sense I suppose all the extra talk, allowing himself to be profiled in MSM like a celebrity, doesn't necessarily lose him cases. But I was a little turned off my this bit of self-marketing. I guess he can take the opportunity to be memorable. It is free advertising for him but at the expense of his client in his first real high profile being taken less seriously.