Donald L. Erickson
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Description
Description
Examine one of Canada's most controversial criminal cases in The Silent Courtroom by Donald L. Erickson, a thought-provoking work of true crime and Canadian legal history.
The book investigates the 1959 murder of twelve-year-old Lynne Harper and the conviction of fourteen-year-old Steven Truscott, a case that sparked decades of questions about evidence, justice, and the Canadian legal system.
Erickson, a carpenter who undertook his own investigation, presents evidence and arguments challenging Truscott's conviction and the Supreme Court of Canada's decision to uphold it.
Through his independent examination, the author raises troubling questions about the investigation, courtroom proceedings, and the possibility of a wrongful conviction.
The Silent Courtroom offers readers an opportunity to examine a historic Canadian criminal case through the eyes of a determined citizen investigator.
An interesting addition to collections of Canadian true crime, legal history, wrongful conviction studies, and books examining the administration of justice in Canada.
Paperback, Very Good. Cover has yellowed with age.
Historical note: Steven Truscott's conviction was overturned by the Ontario Court of Appeal in 2007, and he was acquitted.
Specifications
Specifications
| Publisher | Self-Published |
| Publication Date | January 01, 1988 |
| Pages | 235 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Dimensions | 22.6cm × 14.9cm × 1.5cm |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Edition | First Edition |
