Sandeson murder trial

The murder trial of William Sandeson in the death of Taylor Samson continued with the lead investigator being cross-examined by the defence.

Detective Constable Roger Sayer told court Sandeson became a suspect because what he told police about Samson’s disappearance did not match texts found on his cellphone. He decided Sandeson should be arrested after reading the texts then they laid the murder charge after watching  security video which showed no one other than Samson arriving at the apartment.

Melvin murder trial

The first degree murder trial of Jimmy Melvin Junior got underway in Halifax yesterday.

Derek Thomas Macphee, who is in witness protection, sobbed on the stand as he told of driving Melvin to a home where Terry Marriott Junior was sleeping. MacPhee testified he heard two quick shots followed by three slower ones.

The Crown attrorney, in her opening statements, said Melvin had a beef with Marriott who was shot several times in the head and body.