Edmonton foster mother found guilty of manslaughter

Submitted by Scottie on Sun, 2008-11-30 19:25

In itself, this story isn't much of anything new (at least, to us). Funny though, that it appears to be the only main headline that isn't open to comments on the CBC forum. Also funny is that all related stories appear to have been closed for comment. Methinks the editors at CBC need an earful. Excerpt:

'An Edmonton foster mother covered her mouth and broke down in tears after a jury found her guilty of manslaughter in the death of a three-year-old boy in her care.
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The 34-year-old woman, who cannot be identified, was charged with second-degree murder after the child died in January 2007 of brain injuries. She was, however, found guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter.

The Crown argued during her trial that she abused the child repeatedly in the month leading up to his death.'

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Jesus. Crazy bitch.

Shocking, but not surprising.

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Submitted by Belgorod on Mon, 2008-12-01 00:46

Who can not be identified?

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Submitted by Michael on Mon, 2008-12-01 02:43

I really enjoy reading the articles and comments on this site. I've been a lurker up until now so this is my first comment. :)

I sent an email to CBC yesterday asking them why this was the only story that they did not allow comments on. I have yet to receive a response. I'm sure they'll send me a response after the story has been removed from their website. Thanks CBC for your honesty and integrity!

the_captain

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Submitted by the_captain on Mon, 2008-12-01 20:53

and the lawyers will tell how she was abused

by some man somewhere, some time. appeals will probably
not get much press, so it can quietly be pushed under a rug.

poor kid.

hope she gets the full 6 months w/ probation that usually
accompanies these terrible crimes by women. and maybe
throw in some house arrest. that'll teach her.

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Submitted by daveinga on Mon, 2008-12-01 23:48