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Linda Richardson

Linda Richardson is a freelance journalist who has been covering Sault Ste. Marie's courts and other local news for more than 45 years.

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Murder victim's sister gives emotional statement at sentencing hearing

Murder victim's sister gives emotional statement at sentencing hearing

'I know if Joseph was here he would tell me to forgive you'
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Attacker gets three years for stabbing teen girl in Elliot Lake

Attacker gets three years for stabbing teen girl in Elliot Lake

'Immaturity clearly contributed to his criminal behaviour': Man found guilty of attempted murder for slashing 17-year-old girl when he was 16 handed max sentence for a youth
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Blind River man admits to stalking, blackmail amid 'significant number' of charges

Blind River man admits to stalking, blackmail amid 'significant number' of charges

Incidents took place over past two years
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Barefoot car thief who robbed multiple stores pleads guilty

Barefoot car thief who robbed multiple stores pleads guilty

26-year-old Sault man was 'clearly suffering mental health difficulties' when he left hospital in the middle of winter with no shoes and went on a 'dangerous' crime spree
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Jury delivers guilty verdict in stabbing of teen girl

Jury delivers guilty verdict in stabbing of teen girl

An Elliot Lake man — charged with attempted murder for attacking a 17-year-old girl when he was 16 — was found guilty Tuesday night by a Sault Ste. Marie jury
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Accused attacker takes the witness stand, denies stabbing 17-year-old girl

Accused attacker takes the witness stand, denies stabbing 17-year-old girl

'We said our normal goodbye. I gave her a hug, told her I loved her and gave her a kiss on the cheek': Elliot Lake man is on trial for allegedly stabbing a teenage girl when he was 16
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Teen admitted to friend he stabbed 17-year-old girl, witness testifies

Teen admitted to friend he stabbed 17-year-old girl, witness testifies

Sixteen years old at the time, accused is on trial for attempted murder in connection with a knife attack that occurred on an Elliot Lake street in 2021
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Teen stabbing victim let out 'bloodcurdling' scream: witness

Teen stabbing victim let out 'bloodcurdling' scream: witness

Trial continues for Elliot Lake man charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a teen girl when he was 16; victim's dad testifies he 'was all over town' looking for suspect
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'He ran away and never looked back': Victim takes stand in attempted murder trial

'He ran away and never looked back': Victim takes stand in attempted murder trial

A young Elliot Lake man is on trial for allegedly stabbing a teenage girl when he was 16
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Elliot Laker pleads not guilty to stabbing teenage girl

Elliot Laker pleads not guilty to stabbing teenage girl

Sixteen years old at the time, the accused is facing three charges, including attempted murder, in connection with a knife attack that occurred in 2021
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