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Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
January 17 Opening Remarks 1. Adeline Hall 2. Linda Brecelj
January 18 3. Betty Silverfox 4. Murray Duffus (Deceased - Read-ins) 5. Margaret Lennox 6. Henry Diewold (Deceased - Read-ins) 7. Maria Trupej 8 .Simon Doell 9. Marie Indyk (Deceased - Read-ins)
January 19 9. Marie Indyk (Deceased - Read-ins) 10. Syd Sargent 11. Anne Peters 12. Anthony Hume 13. Nahtilie Treimans 14. Joseph Burns 15. John Husulak
January 20 16. Rick Hounjet 17. Giles Beauchamp 18. Dennis Elliott 19. Terry Michayliuk 20. Helen Gerse
January 2005 February 2005 March 2005 April 2005 May/June 2005August 2005 September 2005 October 2005 November 2005
December 2005 January 2006 February 2006 March 2006 April 2006 May 2006 June 2006 August 2006 September 2006 October 2006
January 24 21. Robert Rasmussen (Deceased - Read-ins) 22. William Campbell (Deceased - Read-ins) 23. Gary McQuhae (Read-ins) 24. Fred Alexander 25. Norman Remenda 26. George Davis (Read-ins) 27. David Anderson (Read-ins) 28. Lyle Trost (Read-ins)
January 25 29. Sandra Danchuk (by Video) 30. Walter Danchuk (by Video) 31. Linda Duffus 32. Rae Murdoch (Read-ins) 33.Mary Marcoux (Read-ins)
January 26 34. Harry Emson
January 27 34. Harry Emson (Continued)
January 2005
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Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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February 2005
February 7 35. Albert Cadrain (Deceased Read-in)
February 8 35. Albert Cadrain (Deceased Read-in) Continued
February 9 36. Rita Gifford 37. Kenneth Cadrain
February 10 38. Celine Armstrong 39. Leonard Gorgchuck
February 14 40. Dennis Cadrain
February 15 40. Dennis Cadrain - Continued 41. Robert Harris 42. Barbara Cadrain 43. Father Murphy (Read-in)
February 16 44. Craig Melnyk 45. Deborah Hall
February 17 45. Deborah Hall - Continued
February 21 45. Deborah Hall - Continued 46. Ute Frank
February 22 46. Ute Frank - Continued 47. Sharon Daniels
February 23 47. Sharon Daniels - Continued 39. Leonard Gorgchuck 39. George Lapchuk (Deceased Read-in)
March 2005
March 7 49. Nichol John
March 8 49. Nichol John - Continued
March 9 49. Nichol John - Continued
March 10 49. Nichol John - Continued
March 14 49. Nichol John - Continued
March 15 49. Nichol John - Continued
March 16 50. Ron Wilson
March 17 50. Ron Wilson - Continued
March 21 50. Ron Wilson - Continued
March 22 50. Ron Wilson - Continued
March 23 50. Ron Wilson - Continued 51. Estelle Cadrain (Read-in)
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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April 2005
April 4 50. Ron Wilson - Continued
April 5 50. Ron Wilson - Continued
April 6 50. Ron Wilson - Continued
April 7 50. Ron Wilson - Continued
April 11 50. Ron Wilson - Continued
April 12 50. Ron Wilson - Continued 52. Shirley Wilson
April 13 53. Leslie Spence 54. Peggy Morrow 55. Barbara Wispinski 56. Launa Edwards (Read-in) 57. Bobbi Stadnyk (Read-in) 58. Margaret Preston (Read-in)
April 14 59. Don Robertson Opening Remarks
April 18 60. Victim 1 61. Victim 2
April 19 62. Victim 3 63. Victim 4
April 20 64. Victim 5
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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May/June 2005
May 30 Police Phase - Opening Remarks 65. Rusty Chartier
May 31 65. Rusty Chartier - Continued 66. Robert Morrison
June 1 67. Joseph Penkala
June 2 67. Joseph Penkala - Continued
June 6 67. Joseph Penkala - Continued
June 7 67. Joseph Penkala - Continued
June 8 - 67. Joseph Penkala - Continued
June 9 - 67. Joseph Penkala - Continued
June 13 67. Joseph Penkala - Continued 68. George Reid
June 14 68. George Reid - Continued 69. John Parker 70. Raymond Mackie
June 15 70. Raymond Mackie - Continued
June 16 70. Raymond Mackie - Continued 71. Dave Wilton 72. Maurice Bennett 73. Vern Passett
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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August 2005
August 15 74. Ken Walters 75. Bruce Paynter
August 16 75. Bruce Paynter - Continued 76. John (Jack) Wood
August 17 76. John (Jack) Wood - Continued 77. Stan Edmondson
August 18 78. Ed Rasmussen 79. Harry Valila 80. Ian Oliver
August 22 81. Eddie Karst
August 23 81. Eddie Karst - Continued
August 24 81. Eddie Karst - Continued
August 25 81. Eddie Karst - Continued
August 29 81. Eddie Karst - Continued
August 30 82. Gus Weir
August 31 82. Gus Weir - Continued 83. Thor Kleiv
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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September 2005
September 1 84. Bev Cressman 85. John Malanowich
September 12 86. Elmer Ullrich
September 13 87. Lorne Huff 88. Floyd Burron 89. Elmer Goa
September 14 90. Lawrence Greenberg
September 15 91. Bruce Lafreniere 92. Mike Robinson
September 19 93. Larry Fisher
September 20 93. Larry Fisher - Continued
September 21 93. Larry Fisher - Continueda 94. Cliff Pambrun 95. Anita Pambrun 96. Bill Simington 97. Roy Pambrun
September 22 98. Arnold Poitras 99. Ken Wagner 100. Sylvia Poitras
September 26 101. Linda Fisher
September 27 101. Linda Fisher - Continued
September 28 101. Linda Fisher - Continued 102. Bryan Wright
October 2005
October 3 103. T.D.R. Caldwell
October 4 103. T.D.R. Caldwell - Continued
October 5 103. T.D.R. Caldwell - Continued
October 6 103. T.D.R. Caldwell - Continued
October 24 103. T.D.R. Caldwell - Continued
October 25 Commissioner’s Remarks 103. T.D.R. Caldwell - Continued
October 26 103. T.D.R. Caldwell - Continued
October 27 103. T.D.R. Caldwell - Continued
October 31 103. T.D.R. Caldwell - Continued
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS - Continued
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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November 2005
November 1 103. T.D.R. Caldwell - Continued
November 2 103. T.D.R. Caldwell - Continued
November 3 103. T.D.R. Caldwell - Continued
November 7 103. T.D.R. Caldwell - Continued
November 8 103. T.D.R. Caldwell - Continued
November 9 103. T.D.R. Caldwell - Continued 104. Rick Pearson
November 10 104. Rick Pearson - Continued
November 21 Commission counsel remarks regarding David Milgaard’s attendance 104. Rick Pearson - Continued
November 22 104. Rick Pearson - Continued
November 23 104. Rick Pearson - Continued
November 24 104. Rick Pearson - Continued
November 28 104. Rick Pearson - Continued
November 29 104. Rick Pearson - Continued
November 30 105. Tony Merchant
December 2005
December 1 105. Tony Merchant 106. Gary Young
December 5 107. Dennis Berezowsky 108. Roger Renaud
December 6 109. Dr. Ian McDonald 110. Howard Shannon
December 7 111. Chris O’Brien
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS - Continued
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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January 2006
January 16 112. Peter Carlyle-Gordge
January 17 112. Peter Carlyle-Gordge - Continued
January 18 112. Peter Carlyle-Gordge - Continued
January 19 113. Dr. Colin Merry 114. Thomas Vanin
January 23 114. Thomas Vanin - Continued
January 24 114. Thomas Vanin - Continued 115. Paul Henderson
January 25 115. Paul Henderson - Continued
January 26 115. Paul Henderson - Continued
January 30 Milgaard Application for Accommodation
January 31 Milgaard Application for Accommodation Gerard Chartier 116. Dr. James Ferris
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS - Continued
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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February 2006
February 1 Dr. James Ferris - Continued
February 2 117. Calvin Tallis
February 6 117. Calvin Tallis - Continued
February 7 117. Calvin Tallis - Continued
February 8 117. Calvin Tallis - Continued
February 9 117. Calvin Tallis - Continued
February 10 117. Calvin Tallis - Continued
February 20 117. Calvin Tallis - Continued
February 21 117. Calvin Tallis - Continued 119. David Asper
February 22 118. David Asper - Continued
February 23 118. David Asper - Continued
February 24 118. David Asper - Continued
February 27 119. Kenneth MacKay
February 28 119. Kenneth MacKay - Continued 120. Serge Kujawa
March 2006
March 1 120. Serge Kujawa - Continued
March 2 120. Serge Kujawa - Continued
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS - Continued
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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April 2006
April 17 118. David Asper - Continued
April 18 118. David Asper - Continued
April 19 118. David Asper - Continued
April 20 118. David Asper - Continued
April 21 118. David Asper - Continued
April 24 121. David Milgaard
April 25 122. Neil Boyd 123. Kim Rossmo
April 26 123. Kim Rossmo - Continued
April 27 118. David Asper - Continued
April 28 118. David Asper - Continued
May 2006
May 1 115. Paul Henderson
May 2 115. Paul Henderson - Continued
May 3 124. Mike Breckenridge (Read-in)
May 8 125. Joyce Milgaard
May 9 125. Joyce Milgaard - Continued)
May 10 125. Joyce Milgaard - Continued)
May 11 125. Joyce Milgaard - Continued)
May 15 125. Joyce Milgaard - Continued)
May 16 125. Joyce Milgaard - Continued)
May 17 125. Joyce Milgaard - Continued)
May 18 125. Joyce Milgaard - Continued)
May 29 125. Joyce Milgaard - Continued)
May 30 Submissions on Constitutional Limitations 125. Joyce Milgaard - Continued)
May 31 125. Joyce Milgaard - Continued)
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS - Continued
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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June 2006
June 1 125. Joyce Milgaard - Continued
June 5 126. Eugene Williams
June 6 126. Eugene Williams - Continued
June 7 126. Eugene Williams - Continued
June 8 126. Eugene Williams - Continued
June 12 125. Joyce Milgaard - Continued
June 13 125. Joyce Milgaard - Continued Miscellaneous Video Evidence
June 14 127. Peter Markesteyn Miscellaneous Video Evidence
June 15 128 John Quinn Miscellaneous Video Evidence
June 19 Miscellaneous Video Evidence
June 20 126. Eugene Williams - Continued
June 21 126. Eugene Williams - Continued
June 22 126. Eugene Williams - Continued
June 26 125. Joyce Milgaard - Continued
June 27 129. Murray Sawatsky
June 28 129. Murray Sawatsky - Continued
June 29 129. Murray Sawatsky - Continued
August 2006
August 28 118. David Asper - Continued
August 29 118. David Asper - Continued
August 30 129. Murray Sawatsky - Continued
August 31 129. Murray Sawatsky - Continued
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS - Continued
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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September 2006
September 5 129. Murray Sawatsky - Continued
September 6 129. Murray Sawatsky - Continued 130. Murray Brown
September 7 130. Murray Brown - Continued
September 11 130. Murray Brown - Continued
September 12 130. Murray Brown - Continued
September 13 130. Murray Brown - Continued
September 14 130. Murray Brown - Continued
September 18 130. Murray Brown - Continued
September 19 130. Murray Brown - Continued Remarks regarding questioning of Federal Witness 126. Eugene Williams - Continued
September 20 126. Eugene Williams - Continued
September 25 126. Eugene Williams - Continued
September 26 126. Eugene Williams - Continued
September 27 126. Eugene Williams - Continued 132. Ron Fainstein
September 28 131. Ron Fainstein
October 2006
October 2 132. David Kyle
October 3 132. David Kyle - Continued
October 4 133. Patricia Alain Commission Counsel DNA Remarks
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS - Continued
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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January 17, 2005Opening RemarksOP01 IndexOP02 Phase 1 - Event WitnessOP03 The Gail Miller Murder, the investigation and the David Milgaard Court ProcedingsOP04 Post-conviction information relevant to the re-opening of the investigation and post-conviction review of
the conduct of the investigation and trialOP05 Post-conviction conduct of the police and governmentOP06 Systemic PhaseOP08 IntroductionOP09 SummaryOP10 Terms of ReferenceOP11 Witness that appeared before Supreme Court of Canada Reference000002 Application for review of David Milgaard case by Hersh Wolch001529 Letter from Kim Campbell to Hersh Wolch dated February 27, 1991009067 Memorandum to David Asper from Family of Gail Miller324509 Letter dated September 9, 2004 from Sharon Pratchler to Douglas Hodson, Q.C.
January 17, 2005Adeline Hall (Nyczai)315423 Examination of Adeline Hall313935 Examination of Adeline Hall104340 Can Say of Adeline Nyzcai105048 Map B241993 Photo of Gail Miller boarding house241994 Photo of Gail Miller boarding house006428 Handwritten Witness Statement of Adeline Nyczai dated February 7, 1969007421 Examination of Adeline Nyczai070593 Typed Witness Statement of Adeline Nyzcai dated February 7, 1969034700 RCMPContinuation report re: Adeline Nyzcai031006 Map of vicinity of crime scene031573 Handwritten Witness statement of Adeline Nyczai dated January 31, 1969076388 Photo of Gail Miller boarding house005536 Testimony of Albert Cadrain at Milgaard Trial
January 2005
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJanuary 17, 2005Linda Brecelj (Markwart)106116 Investigation report dated January 31, 1969 by Det. K. Mackie106227 Investigation report by Sgt. R. Mackie dated February 5, 1969045428 RCMP Continuation report re: Linda Markwart045435 Witness statement of Linda Markwart dated January 31, 1969
January 18, 2005Betty Silverfox (Hundt)006628 Statement of Betty Hundt dated January 31, 1969024935 Investigation report dated February 5, 1969 by Det./Sgt. R. Mackie034443 RCMP Continuation report re Betty Hundt dated February 8, 1993081071 Statements and investigation reports106116 Investigation report by Det. K. Mackie dated January 31, 1969106227 Investigation report Det. R. Mackie dated February 5,1969313924 Transcript of Betty Silverfox (Hundt) - Larry Fisher Trial315404 Transcript of Betty Silverfox (Hundt) - Larry Fisher Preliminary Inquiry
January 18, 2005Murray Duffus, (deceased Read-in)034695 RCMP Continuation Report re Murray Duffas dated March 15, 1993048794 Handwritten notes and various documents106212 Investigation report by Det. G. McCorriston dated February 5, 1969180324 Police Report (A179) regarding various addresses and names265881 Notebook of Jack Parker278794 Notebook of Det. G. McCorriston
January 18, 2005Margaret Lennox (Merriman)080671 Task report 107 - Includes Can Say of Margaret Merrimen106648 Investigation report dated March 27, 1969 by Det./Sgt. Reid267030 RCMP Continuation report re Margaret Merriman dated May 11,1993
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJanuary 18, 2005Henry Diewold (Deceased Read-in)007480 Transcript of Henry Diewold - Milgaard Preliminary Inquiry045572 RCMP Continuation report re Henry Diewold dated February 8, 1993075751 Transcript of Henry Diewold - Milgaard Trial180089 Map of crime scene
January 18, 2005Maria Trupej (Gallucci)106234 Investigation report by Det. Bennet dated February 6, 1969106254 Investigation report by Det. Maurice Bennet & Det. Hein dated February 7, 1969249397A RCMP transcript of interview of Maria Trupej dated January 9, 1998314199 Transcript of Maria Trupej (Gallucci) - Larry Fisher Trial314847 Transcript of Maria Trupej (Gallucci) - Larry Fisher Preliminary Inquiry180089 Map of crime scene area
January 18, 2005Simon Doell044252 Affidavit of Simon Doell dated March 31, 1992075900 RCMP Notes with attached Investigation Report075905 Handwritten Statement of Simon Doell dated March 4, 1993
January 18, 2005Marie Indyk (Deceased Read-in)009225 Handwritten statement of Marie Indyk dated February 5, 1969039533 Letter to Cal Tallis from T.D.R. Caldwell dated January 12, 1970039537 Letter to Cal Tallis from T.D.R. Caldwell dated January 19, 1970044202 RCMP Continuation Report re. Marie Indyk dated February 11, 1993076619 Typed Witness Statement of Marie Indyk dated February 5, 1969076620 Testimony of Marie Indyk - Milgaary Preliminary Hearing076643 Testimony of Marie Indyk - Milgaary Trial106224 Investigation Report authored by Det. Bennett dated February 5, 1969
January 19, 2005Marie Indyk (Deceased Read-in)105605 Summary prepared for Milgaard Preliminary Inquiry
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJanuary 19, 2005Syd Sargent019339 Investigation report by Cst. Wilton dated February 15, 1969
January 19, 2005Anne Peters (Friesen)006585 Statement of Anne Friesen dated January 31, 1969044683 Statement of Anne Peters dated March 15, 1993081005 Task report 2-086 dated October 29, 1997 re Anne Friesen
January 19, 2005Anthony Humen076580 Various Documents309951 Transcript of Anthony Humen - Larry Fisher Trial
January 19, 2005Nahtilie Treimans046400 RCMP Continuation report re David Milgaard Section 690 Application dated January 20, 1991
January 19, 2005Joseph Burns034563 RCMP Continuation Report dated March 04, 1993049290 RCMP Continuation Report dated March 12, 1993075638 Bus route maps081703 Task Report 067245241 Bus route report314176 Transcript of Joseph Burns - Fisher Trial315318 Transcript of Joseph Burns - Fisher Preliminary Inquiry
January 19, 2005John Husulak106108 Investigation Report by Cst. Gabruch dated January 31,1969106189 Investigation Report by D/Sgt. G. Reid dated February 3,1969265306 Typed Statement of John Husulak dated January 16, 1991
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJanuary 20, 2005Rick Hounjet039474 Star Phoenix ews article “Murder reported dated January 31, 1969041688 Notebook of Det. G McCorriston044117 RCMP Continuation report re. Rick Hounjet dated February 10, 1993044121 Handwritten Statement of Richard Hounjet dated March 2, 1969076562 Transcript of Richard Hounjet - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing076568 Transcript of Richard Hounjet - Milgaard Trial106184 Investigation report by Det.Bennett dated February 3, 1969106192 Investigation report by Det. E. Ullrich dated February 3, 1969106597 Investigation report by Det. G. McCorriston dated March 2, 1969106605 Investigation report by Det. G. McCorriston dated March 4, 1969106609 Investigation report by Det. G. Reid dated March 5, 1969313987 Transcript of Richard Hounjet - Fisher Trial315349 Transcript of Richard Hounjet - Fisher Preliminary Hearing
January 20, 2005Giles Beauchamp006295 Handwritten Statement of Giles Beauchamp dated April 4, 1969007371 Transcript of Giles Beauchamp - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing036917 Statement of Giles Beauchamp dated February 10, 1993075339 Transcript of Giles Beauchamp - Milgaard Trial106653 Investigation report by D/Sgt. Mackie dated April 4, 1969264750 Typed statement of Giles Beauchamp dated April 4, 1969314008 Transcript of Giles Beauchamp - Fisher Trial315365 Transcript of Giles Beauchamp - Fisher Preliminary Hearing
January 20, 2005Dennis Elliott008852 Typed Statement of Dennis Elliott dated March 31, 1992048439 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard and unknown male056937 Handwritten Statement of Dennis Elliott dated March 31, 1992065399 RCMP report dated March 20, 1969067108 Facsimile Memo by R. Pearson dated April 1, 1992075937 Handwritten statement of Dennis Elliott dated February 6, 1969075943 Typed statement of Dennis Elliot dated February 6, 1969084416 Handwritten note, undated
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJanuary 20, 2005 - ContinuedDennis Elliott103407 RCMP Can Say statement106216 Investigation report by D/Sgt. R. Mackie dated February 5, 1969264953 RCMP Continuation report re. Dennis Elliott dated February 11, 1993313965 Transcript of Dennis Elliott - Fisher Trial314359 Transcript of Dennis Elliott - Fisher Preliminary Hearing
January 20, 2005Terry Michayliuk006241 Investigation report of I/O Kleiv dated February 1, 1969006255 Occurrence report by Det. Parker dated January 31, 1969006272 Handwritten witness statement of Terry Michayluik dated January 31, 1969009317 Investigation report of Det Sawatsky dated January 31, 1969034479 RCMP Continuation report re. Terry Michayliuk dated February 11, 1993053351 Photograph - Funeral Chapel070345 Typed statement of Terry Michayluik dated January 31, 1969070349 Transcript of Terry Michayluik - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing070359 Transcript of Terry Michayluik - Milgaard Trial077846 Photograph - Crime scene077847 Photograph - Crime scene077848 Photograph - Crime scene077849 Photograph - Crime scene077850 Photograph - Crime scene077851 Photograph - Crime scene106119 Investigation report of D/Sgt Reid dated January 31, 1969106147 Investigation report of D/Sgt. Reid dated February 1, 1969313541 Transcript of Terry Michayluik - Fisher Trial
January 20, 2005Helen Gerse007400 Transcript of Helen Gerse - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing044097 Transcript of Helen Gerse - Milgaard Trial044114 Report undated076434 Typed Witness Statement of Helen Gerse dated March 8, 1993106680 Investigation report by Det. Karst dated July 2, 1969
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJanuary 24, 2005Robert Rasmussen (Deceased Read in)007468 Transcript of Robert Rasmussen - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing025490 Handwritten statement of Robert Rasmussen dated June 12, 1969034886 RCMP Continuation report re. Robert Rasmussen dated February 9, 1993046551 Testimony of Robert Rasmussen - Milgaard Trial
January 24, 2005William Campbell005536 Transcript of William Campbell - Milgaard Trial006233 Handwritten statement of William Campbell dated February 2, 1969007523 Transcript of William Campbell - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing037165 Statement of William Campbell dated February 9, 1993044033 RCMP Continuation Report re. William Campbell dated February 11, 1993106124 Vehicle Registration Application of Ron Wilson106175 Investigation Report aby D/Sgt. Reid dated February 2, 1969
January 24, 2005Gary McQuhae005536 Transcript of Albert Cadrain - Milgaard Trial007535 Transcript of Gary McQuhae - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing037837 Statement of Gary McQuhae dated February 8, 1993044026 RCMP Continuation Report re. Gary McQuhae dated February 11, 1993
January 24, 2005Fredrick Alexander035626 RCMP Continuation Report re. Fred Alexander dated June 14, 1993045934 Statement of Fred Alexander dated June 9, 1993045948 RCMP Continuation Report re. Fred Alexander dated March 1, 1993
January 24, 2005Norman Remenda039107 News article “Court examines stabbing victim’s purse” dated January 27, 1990041983 Star Phoenix News article “41 testify at murder hearing” dated September 10, 1969042109 Star Phoenix News article “Knife blade, handle, linked to trial” dated January 27, 1970106653 Investigation report by D/Sgt. Mackie dated April 4, 1969226811 News article “Three RCMP crime officers testify at murder hearing”
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJanuary 24, 2005George Davis (Read-in)007561 Transcript of George Davis - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing034462 RCMP Continuation Report dated October 2, 1993037217 Typed and handwritten statement of George Davis dated February 10, 1993043929 Statement of George Davis dated June 12, 1969043932 Transcript of George Davis - Milgaard Trial045928 RCMP Continuation Report dated February 10, 1993046074 RCMP Continuation Report dated April 16, 1993046077 RCMP Continuation Report dated February 9, 1993
January 24, 2005David Anderson (Read-in)006293 Handwritten statement of David Anderson dated June 12, 1969007545 Transcript of David Anderson - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing019691 Transcript of David Anderson testimony - Milgaard Trial034460 RCMP Continuation Report dated February 10, 1993041514 Report, undated041517 RCMP Report dated February 8, 1993
January 24, 2005Lyle Trost (Read-in)045925 RCMP Continuation Report re. Lyle Trost dated February 11, 1993
January 25, 2005Sandra Danchuk326720 Transcript of Interview of Sandra Danchuk dated January 20, 2005 by J. Hardy
January 25, 2005Walter Danchuk326758 Transcript of Interview of Walter Danchuk January 20, 2005 by J. Hardy
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJanuary 25, 2005Linda Duffus034959 RCMP Continuation Report re. Linda Duffus dated March 16, 1993037220 Transcript of RCMP interview of Linda Duffus dated April 14, 1993049006 RCMP Continuation Report re. Linda Duffus dated April 14, 1993073387 Photograph - crime scene278685 Transcript of Mary Marcoux - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing313168 Transcript of Linda Duffus - Fisher Trial
January 25, 2005Rae Murdoch007448 Transcript of Rae Murdock - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing044579 RCMP Continuation Report re. Rae Murdoch dated April 6, 1993044591 Occurrence report dated January 31, 1969279555 Transcript of Rae Murdock - Milgaard Trial279564 Handwritten Statement of Rae Murdock dated January 31, 1969
January 25, 2005Mary Marcoux045591 RCMP Continuation Report re. Mary Marcoux dated May 3, 1993070156 Handwritten statement of Mary Marcoux dated February 1, 1969278704 Transcript of Mary Marcoux - Milgaard Trial313907 Transcript of Mary Marcoux - Fisher Trial
January 26, 2005Harry Emson001256 Letter dated June 4, 1990 From Dr. Markesteyn to David Asper002483 Memo to file by EF Williams dated June 12, 1990002486 Letter dated September 13,1988 from James Ferris to Hersh Wolch008097 Transcript of Harry Emson - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing033006 Facsimile from Ron Fainstein to Murray Brown with attached email dated July 17, 1997034488 RCMP Continuation Report re. Dr. Emson dated February 12, 1993040497 Report entitled Milgaard v. The Queen: Finding Justice - problems, and process045652 RCMP Continuation Report re. Dr, Emson dated October 14, 1993065372 Autopsy report by Dr. Emson dated January 31, 1969068604 Letter dated July 19,1997 from Unknown to Ken Sawyer
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJanuary 26, 2005 - ContinuedHarry Emson075974 Transcript of Dr. Emson - Milgaard Trial105103 Letter from H.E. Emson to Chief of Police Saskatoon dated May 31, 1994255203 Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Emson313838 Transcript of Dr. Emson - Fisher Trial315606 Transcript of Dr. Emson - Fisher Preliminary Hearing
January 27, 2005Harry Emson002483 Memo to file by EF Williams dated June 12, 1990025929 News Article “Doctor in charge of autopsy stays mum” dated June 7, 1990238461 Transcript of Dr. Harry Emson246198 Preliminary index with attached transcript of Thor Kliev Fisher Preliminary Hearing278893 Memo by Cathy MacMillan dated March 22,1993313559 Transcript of Thor Kleiv - Fisher Trial313618 Testimony of Dr. Elizabeth Jablonski313686 Testimony of Thor Kleiv at Milgaard Trial313838 Testimony of Harry Emson at Fisher Trial
February 2005
February 7, 2005Albert Cadrain (Deceased Read-in)002290 Letter from J.B.J. Nutting to Mayor dated May 19, 1971002292 Letter from Albert Cadrain to Mayor Buckwold dated February 10, 1970002295 Acknowledgement of receipt of reward by Albert Cadrain006723 Handwritten Statement of Albert Cadrain dated March 5, 1969009233 Investigation report by Det. Larst dated March 7, 1969018501 Typed and Handwritten Statements of Albert (Shorty) Cadrain dated March 2, 1969040654 Transcript of interview of Albert Cadrain by Carlyle-Gordge042761 Albert Cadrain’s police records105211 Investigation report by D/Sgt. Mackie dated February 22, 1970106640 Investigation report by lt. Short dated March 22, 1969106661 Investigation report by Det. Karst dated April 18, 1969106680 Investigation report by Det. Karst dated July 2, 1969
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageFebruary 7, 2005 - ContinuedAlbert Cadrain (Deceased Read-in)106684 Investigation report by Det. Ullrich dated August 26, 1969106839 Letter from Det. Karst to John Gibbon dated January 16, 1981174908 Transcript of Albert Cadrain - Milgaard Trial325508 Medical records of Albert Cadrain dated March 4, 1973OP12 Listing of Cadrain family members007869 Transcript of Albert Cadrain - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing
February 8, 2005Albert Cadrain (Deceased Read-in)000229 Handwritten statement of Albert Cadrain dated June 24, 1990000836 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to File dated June 16, 1990039102 Newspaper article dated June 26, 1990 entitled “Milgaard witness accuses city police of mental torture”039118 News article “Milgaard witness says detectives tortured him” dated June 26, 1990057836 Letter from J.M. Andre Richard to Rick Pearson dated April 8, 1992063037 Handwritten notes of Albert Cadrain067165 Facsimile from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated April 13, 1992154594 Transcript of Albert Cadrain interview by 5th Estate155334 Letter from David Milgaard to Albert Cadrain, undated156718 Letter from David Asper to Dennis Cadrain dated June 4, 1990197562 Testimony of Albert Cadrain before the Supreme Court of Canada dated January 22, 1992037966 Audio Tape #1 regarding Albert Cadrain037967 Audio Tape #2 regarding Albert Cadrain037968 Audio Tape #3 regarding Albert Cadrain230134 Video Tape regarding Albert Cadrain footage326611 Transcript of taped interview of Albert Cadrain326707 Transcript of taped interview of Albert Cadrain
February 9, 2005Rita Gifford (Cadrain)034959 RCMP Continuation Report re. Rita Gifford dated March 16, 1993048973 Handwritten note re. Rita Gifford dated April 28, 1993048978 Continuation report dated April 28, 1993061854 Facsimile from Joe Dosenberger to Unknown dated May 12, 1995061856 RCMP Memo to “F” Division from Mission RCMP Detachment dated May 12, 1995
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageFebruary 9, 2005Kenneth Cadrain001466 Handwritten Statement of Albert Cadrain dated March 2, 1969001477 Typed statement of Kenneth Cadrain dated July 18, 1990002369 RCMP report by Sgt. Pearson dated August 28, 1990022132 Statement of Kenneth Cadrain dated April 29, 1993035191 RCMP Continuation Report re. Kenneth Cadrain dated April 29, 1993310282 Transcript of Kenneth Cadrain - Fisher Trial324958 Hand drawn map entitled “Basement Layout of 334 Avenue O South, Saskatoon, Sask”324960 Hand drawn map entitled “Main Floor of 334 Avenue O South, Saskatoon, Sask”037453 RCMP taped interview with Albert Cadrain
February 10, 2005Celine Armstrong (Cadrain)002166 Typed statement of Celine Armstrong dated June 21, 1990019403 Statement of Leonard Gorgchuk dated April 17, 1969, typed version and handwritten version030680 Typed and handwritten statement of Celine Cadrain dated March 2, 1969036901 Transcript of RCMP interview of Celine Armstrong dated April 27, 1993039351 News article by Rusty Chartier entitled “Media failed to provide balance” dated May 8, 1992041138 RCMP Continuation Report re. Celine Cadrain dated May 10, 1993045262 RCMP Continuation Report re. Leonard Gorgchuk dated February 9, 1993060232 Handwritten Statement of Dennis Cadrain dated March 2, 1969106640 Investigation report bt Lt. Short dated March 22, 1969106661 Investigation report by Det. Karst dated April 18, 1969301103 Transcript of interview of Celine Armstrong by Peter Tarrant on August 23, 1998310233 Transcript of Celine Armstrong - Larry Fisher Trial
February 10 Leonard Gorgchuck (no documents)
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageFebruary 14, 2005Dennis Cadrain000229 Handwritten statement of Albert Cadrain dated June 24, 1990002969 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to File dated June 16, 1990018501 Statement of Albert Cadrain dated March 2, 1969030680 Statement of Celine Cadrain dated March 2, 1969036953 Transcript of RCMP interview of Dennis Cadrain dated June 1, 1993039118 News article “Milgaard witness says detectives tortured him” dated June 26, 1990040497 “Milgaard v. The Queen: Finding Justice-Problems and Process” by Boyd and Rossmo dated October 1991041688 Notebook of Sgt. McCorriston (see pages 30 and 31)048357 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard and Paul Henderson, undated049390 RCMP Continuation Report re. Dennis Cadrain dated June 23, 1993050412 Transcript conversation between Paul Henderson and Dennis Cadrain054358 Handwritten Statement of Dennis Cadrain dated May 26, 1990054362 Memorandum from Paul Henderson to David Asper dated May 28, 1990054370 Unsigned letter by Albert Cadrain regarding patient records dated June 5, 1990060232 Handwritten statement of Dennis Cadrain dated March 2, 1969165768 Letter from David Asper to Dennis Cadrain dated June 6, 1990
February 15, 2005Dennis Cadrain009233 Investigation report by Det. Karst dated March 7, 1969035751 RCMP Continuation Report re. Carlyle-Gordge dated June 17, 1993043968 RCMP Continuation Report re. Rusty Chartier dated March 4, 1993052967 Typed statement of Albert Cadrain dated June 24, 1990061353 Letter from Murray Swatatsky to Dennis Cadrain dated September 3, 1993
February 15, 2005Robert Harris002134 Transcript of Craig Melnyk - Milgaard Trial019554 Affidavit of Robert Harris dated February 29, 1992035486 RCMP Continuation Report re. Robert Harris dated June 2, 1993175604 Transcript of George Lapchuk - Milgaard Trial178180 Transcript of phone conversation between Joyce Milgaard and Bob Harris000783 Report of Completed Cases by T.D.R. Caldwell dated February 12, 1970000793 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Cal Tallis dated January 21, 1970002129 Statement of George Lapchuk dated January 19, 1970
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageFebruary 15, 2005 - ContinuedRobert Harris009136 Handwritten statement of Craig Melynk dated January 19, 1970106676 Investigation Reports dated May 29, 1969 by Raymond Mackie155218 Statement of George Lapchuk dated January 19, 1970277583 Statement of Ute Frank dated January 19, 1970
February 15, 2005Barbara Cadrain022047 Statement of Barbara Cadrain dated April 29, 1993035146 RCMP Continuation Report re. Barbara Cadrain dated June 7, 1993
February 15, 2005Father Murphy (Read-in)037877 Transcript of RCMP interview of Father Murphy dated April 15, 1993042687 RCMP Continuation Report re. Father Murphy dated April 28, 1993048529 Transcript of conversation between Peter Carlyle-Gordge and Father Murphy, undated037987 Audio tape of interview of Father Murphy and RCMP, dated April 15, 1993048715 Audio tape of conversation between Father Murphy and Peter Carlyle-Gordge
February 16, 2005Craig Melnyk000793 Letter by T.D.R. Caldwell to Calvin Tallis dated January 21, 1970002134 Transcript of Craig Melnyk - Milgaard Trial004241 News article “Witness fed up” dated March 7, 1992004822 News article “Milgaard case under review” dated November 4, 1989006882 Government of Saskatchewan Memo dated January 23, 1970007069 Handwritten note - Re: New witness Lapchuk, Melnyk, Frank009136 Statement of Craig Melnyk dated January 19, 1979026356 Affidavit of Deborah Hall dated November 23, 1986047555 Transcript of Craig Melnyk Supreme Court of Canada Reference047622 Transcript of Deborah Hall Supreme Court of Canada Reference049752 RCMP Continuation Report re. Craig Melnyk dated April 29, 1993120408 Transcript of David Milgaard Supreme Court of Canada Reference155223 Memo to File from EF Williams dated August 5, 1990174714 Transcript of Bruce Paynter - Milgaard Trial
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageFebruary 16, 2005 - ContinuedCraig Melnyk178215 Statement of Craig Melnyk dated January 19, 1970219652 News article “Melnyk given six months” dated February 9, 1970325534 January 1970 calendar regarding Ronald Wilson013092 Supreme Court of Canada Volume 1 transcript dated January 21, 1992
February 16Deborah Hall (no documents)
February 17, 2005Deborah Hall001285 Transcript of Deborah Hall - Examination by Eugene Williams002129 Statement of George Lapchuk dated January 19, 1970002134 Transcript of Craig Melnyk - Milgaard Trial034108 Transcript of RCMP interview of Deborah Hall dated May 27, 1993047587 RCMP Continuation Report re. Deborah Hall dated June 3, 1993047622 Transcript of Deborah Hall Supreme Court of Canada Reference047724 Transcript of Conversation between Paul Henderson and Deborah Hall067278 Letter from Kim Campbell to Hersh Wolch dated February 27, 1991175604 Transcript of George Lapchuk - Milgaard Trial178010 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard and Deborah Hall
February 21, 2005Ute Frank006298 Handwritten notes re. Ute Frank036354 Transcript RCMP interview of Ute Frank dated April 28, 1993047338 RCMP Continuation Report re. Ute Frank dated May 4, 1993047353 Transcript of Ute Frank Supreme Court of Canada Reference054371 Handwritten Statement by Ute Frank168588 Statement of Ute Frank dated December 30, 1991277626 Handwritten note dated October 19, 1999310492 Transcript of Ute Frank - Fisher Trial326514 Letter to file by Eugene Williams regarding interview with Ute Frank
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageFebruary 22, 2005Ute Frank037961 Computer disk037997 Audio tape037998 Audio tape323242 News article “Milgaard’s allies vow to keep on fighting” dated February 28, 1991323246 News article “Witness’s ‘oversight’ blamed for rejection of retrial” dated March 13, 1991323248 News article “A look back at evidence in murder trial of Milgaard” dated March 15, 1991
February 22, 2005Sharon Daniels006500 Handwritten statement of Sharon Williams dated March 20, 1969008731 Statement of Sharon Williams dated January 22, 1991009245 Investigation Report by Sgt. Malanowich dated March 22, 1969009302 Letter from I.G. Gilkes to James Kettles dated June 19, 1969037204 Transcript of RCMP interview of Sharon Daniels045087 RCMP Continuation Report re. Sharon Williams dated May 4, 1993047337 Transit slip dated May 4, 1993056922 Handwritten interview of Sharon Williams dated January 22, 1991
February 23, 2005Sharon Daniels000538 Affidavit of David Milgaard dated November 25, 1986
February 23, 2005Leonard Gorgchuck040654 Transcript of interview of Albert Cadrain by Peter Carlyle-Gordge006010 Testimony of George Lapchuk at Milgaard Trial dated January 19, 1970
February 23, 2005George Lapchuk002131 Memorandum to file by Eugene Williams dated August 6, 1990034136 Transcript of RCMP interview of George Lapchuk dated April 29, 1993046753 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard and George Lapchuk054420 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard and George Lapchuk dated January 24, 1981
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageFebruary 23, 2005 - ContinuedGeorge Lapchuk106676 Investigation Report by D/Sgt. Mackie dated May 29, 1969044326 Testimony of George Lapchuk at Supreme Court dated January 22, 1992054412 Synopsis of interview of George Lapchuk done August 8, 1991
March 2005
March 7, 2005Nichol John000751 Letter from Joyce Milgaard to Nichol John dated February 26, 1981002124 Typed Statement of Nichol John (Demyen) dated March 11,1969002242 Handwritten Statement of Ron Wilson dated May 23, 1969003049 Transcript of Nichol John Milgaard Trial006976 Crown report on completed cases dated September 16, 1969009222 Investigation Report dated May 29, 1969009490 Handwritten letter from Joyce Milgaard to Nichol John, undated018589 Typed and handwritten statements of Nichol John dated May 24, 1969025326 Letter from Gary Young to John Gibbon, dated January 12, 1981025337 Letter from John E. Gibbon to L.E. Leslie dated February 11, 1981030692 Transcript of Nichol John Milgaard Preliminary Hearing037869 Typed statement of Peggy Morrow dated February 9, 1993043300 Transcript of Arthur Roberts at Supreme Court of Canada Reference046859 Letter from David Milgaard to Nichol John dated May 1, 1981047947 Letter Dated from John E. Gibbon to Gary D. Young January 6, 1981048643 Transcript of conversation between Nichol John, Larry Leslie, Anthony Merchant and Joyce Milgaard065360 Typed statement of Ron Wilson dated May 24, 1969065441 Letter from J. Forbes to A.S. Boyd dated September 16, 1969067371 Letter from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated March 11,1992105506 Handwritten statement of Ron Wilson dated May 24, 1969105593 Receipt for Prisoner’s Property dated May 22, 1969106839 Letter from Eddie Karst to John Gibbon dated January 16, 1981106840 Memo to Eddie Karst from Joe Penkala106841 Letter from Eddie Karst to John Gibbon dated January 21, 1981106843 Letter from Larry Leslie to Eddie Karst dated January 26, 1981106844 Letter from Eddie Karst to John Gibbon dated January 28,1981
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageMarch 7, 2005 - ContinuedNichol John173880 Transcript of conversation between Nichol John, Joyce Milgaard, Tony Merchant and Larry Leslie238133 Letter from LJ Corey to John Gibbon dated December 31, 1980298455 Statement of Nichol John dated March 11, 1969326521 List of Post-Conviction interviews and testimony of Nichol John120949 Volume 3 Cover Page of Supreme Court of Canada Reference Transcript
March 8, 2005Nichol John025339 Letter from Larry Leslie to John Gibbon dated June 10, 1981125206 Transcript of interview of Nichol John by Eugene Williams dated November 7, 1989216041 Letter from Larry Leslie to E.F. Anthony Merchant dated May 26, 1981216067 Letter from Anthony Merchant to Larry Leslie dated February 22, 1982216068 Letter from Larry Leslie to Anthony Merchant dated February 2, 1982216069 Letter from Larry Leslie to Anthony Merchant dated March 24, 1982218146 Letter from Joyce Milgaard to Larry Leslie, undated219489 Account from Larry Leslie to Joyce Milgaard dated May 20, 1981219542 Letter from David Milgaard to Nichol John dated May 18, 1982
March 9, 2005Nichol John002192 Letter from Eugene Williams to Dr. Russell Fleming dated November 6, 1991002764 Letter from Eugene Williams to Bruce MacFarlane dated November 2, 1991002779 Letter from Lee Pulos to Eugene Williams dated September 26, 1991002892 Letter from Eugene Williams to Nichol John dated November 8, 1991002950 Memo to File from Eugene Williams dated October 11, 1991004424 Memo from Eugene Williams to Bruce MacFarlene dated October 24, 1991031179 Report on videotape hypnosis session with Nichol John by Campbell Perry031224 Letter from Russel Fleming to Eugene Williams dated November 18, 1991031234 Report on EAT session with Nichol John by Campbell Perry dated November 19, 1991031244 Report on second hypnosis session with Nichol John by Campbell Perry dated January 17, 1992053455 Letter from Lee Pulos to Eugene Williams dated November 6, 1991053457 Handwritten notes054556 Video - Tape 1 - Nichol John Hypnosis054557 Video - Tape 2 - Nichol John Hypnosis302469 Facsimile transaction report dated April 24, 1997
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageMarch 10, 2005Nichol John022289 Transcript RCMP interview with Nichol John dated May 17, 1993037972 Audio tape - RCMP interview with Nichol John037973 Audio tape - RCMP interview with Nichol John038275 Handwritten note dated May 12, 1993053338 Handwritten map of alley by Nichol John dated May 17, 1993053346 Photograph - Apartment053347 Photograph - Apartment053348 Photograph - Apartment053350 Photograph - Church053351 Photograph - Funeral Chapel053352 Photograph - Apartment, Church, Shop053488 RCMP Continuation Report dated January 24, 1994053525 Statements of Mary John and Michael John061356 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Nichol John dated September 3, 1993053482 RCMP Continuation report regarding Nichol Demyen dated February 3, 1994
March 14, 2005Nichol John009238 Regina City Police Department Occurrence Report dated March 2, 1969009254 Investigation report by Det. Karst dated April 18, 1969023036 Transcript RCMP interview of Barbara Wispinski dated April 18, 1993031058 Statement of David Milgaard dated March 3, 1969042086 Statement of Ronald Wilson dated March 3, 1969043831 Handwritten note of Nichol John dated June 4, 1993053353 Handwritten Notes064788 Transcript RCMP interview of Mary John and Michael John dated June 4, 1993065356 Statement of Nichol John dated May 24, 1969178559 Statement of Nichol John dated March 11, 1969205639 Transcript from Examination of Discovery of R. Mackie241997 Photograph, back alley near church309971 Transcript Nichol John - Fisher Trial310373 Transcript Nichol John - Fisher Trial310021 Transcript Raymond Mackie - Fisher Trial169063 David Milgaard’s release of medical & legal records and Supreme Court of Canada Reference Transcript
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageMarch 15, 2005Nichol John001499 Police report, undated009264 Investigation report by Det. Karst dated May 25, 1969106643 Investigation report by Sgt. Malanowich dated March 22, 1969119113 Testimony of Nichol John Milgaard Trial120748 Testimony of Ron Wilson - Supreme Court of Canada Reference (pages 331 to 704)121298 Testimony of Ron Wilson - Supreme Court of Canada Reference (pages 860 to 1173)121840 Volume 15 - Supreme Court of Canada Reference Transcripts169870 Transcript of interview of Eddie Karst by CBC231940 Volume 2 - Supreme Court of Canada Reference Transcripts232580 Volume 1 - Supreme Court of Canada Reference Transcripts296501 Cover Page of Fisher Trial Transcript, Volume 13, November 10 & 12, 1999325771 Transcript of Nichol John - Supreme Court of Canada Reference (page 704)014874 Transcript of Cal Tallis - Supreme Court of Canada Reference - link is actually 326548325545 Letter from Doug Hodson, Q.C. to Nichol John dated November 29, 2004
March 16, 2005Ron Wilson003360 Regina City Police Occurrence report dated March 2, 1969006689 Handwritten statement of Ronald Wilson dated March 3, 1969026342 Typed Statement of Ronald Wilson dated March 3, 1969042776 Regina City Police follow-up report dated March 4, 1969043300 Transcript of Arthur Roberts - Supreme Court of Canada Reference105501 Additional facts obtained concerning Ronald Wilson’s statement105592 Saskatoon City Police receipt for Prisoner’s Property dated May 21, 1969106175 Investigation report by D/Sgt. George Reid dated February 2, 1969106617 Investigation report of Det. Karst dated March 7, 1969106639 Handwritten notes by Lt. Short dated May 21, 1969106666 Investigation report by Supt. Wood dated April 30, 1969106669 Investigation report by Det. Karst dated May 25, 1969250609 RCMP Report by Insp. Riddell dated May 21, 1969326529 Ron Wilson outline326530 Ron Wilson - Dates of Interviews, Statements and Evidence326531 Hand drawn map by Ron Wilson
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageMarch 17, 2005Ron Wilson002242 Handwritten statement of Ron Wilson dated May 23, 1969007043 Handwritten notes dated August 16, 1969009304 Letter from Lt. Penkala to RCMP dated June 20, 1969065360 Typed statement of Ron Wilson dated May 24, 1969065441 Letter from J. Forbes to A.S. Boyd dated September 16, 1969106676 Investigation report by D/Sgt. Mackie dated May 29, 1969153371 Affidavit of T.D.R. Caldwell and order for prisoner325546 Ron Wilson outline - May 23, 1969 statement (Underlined)325547 Ron Wilson outline by Commission Counsel007595 Testimony of Ron Wilson at Milgaard Preliminary dated August 18, 1969009310 RCMP Conviction sheet regarding Ron Wilson042740 Regina Follow up Report dated May 30, 1969
March 21, 2005Ron Wilson003336 Letter from Ronald Wilson to Unknown dated February 9, 1970005172 Testimony of Ron Wilson - Milgaard Trial007595 Testimony of Ronald Wilson - Milgaard preliminary hearing022904 Transcript of taped telephone conversation between Ron Wilson and Joyce Milgaard031005 Diagram of crime scene046744 RCMP request for audio analysis dated August 8, 1993046751 RCMP Case report re. audio analysis dated October 26, 1993054415 Transcript of telephone conversation between Joyce Milgaard and George Lapchuk059583 Letter from Ronald Wilson to Unknown dated February 9, 1970106841 Letter from Eddie Karst to John Gibbon dated January 21, 1981
March 22, 2005Ron Wilson002108 Memo to file by EF Williams dated June 27, 1990003558 Letter from Kenneth Watson to Eugene Williams dated June 19, 1990003559 Letter from Kenneth Watson to William Corbett dated June 26, 1990003561 Memo to file by EF Williams dated June 19, 1990003570 Memo to file by WH Corbett dated June 25, 1990003572 Letter from William Corbett to Kenneth Watson dated June 25, 1990
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageMarch 22, 2005 - ContinuedRon Wilson004760 News article - “Investigator says witness recanted after prodding”004761 News article - “Milgaard witness says police forced him to lie”048235 Letter from David Milgaard to Ron Wilson052969 Typed statement of Ronald Wilson dated June 4, 1990177468 Transcript of telephone conversation between Joyce Milgaard and Ron Wilson on April 15, 1991213630 Letter from David Milgaard to Howard Shanon dated July 12, 1983124983 Transcript of testimony of Ron Wilson at 1st Section 690 application dated July 20, 1990
March 23, 2005Ron Wilson037990 Audio tape - Ronald Dale Wilson037991 Audio tape - Ronald Dale Wilson
March 23, 2005Estelle Cadrain (Read-in)022111 Transcript RCMP interview of Estelle Cadrain dated April 26, 1993037969 Audio tape of Estelle Cadrain dated April 26, 1993048600 Transcript of telephone conversation between Estelle Cadrain and Joyce Milgaard048688 Transcript of telephone conversation between Estelle Cadrain and Joyce Milgaard048698 Audio tape - Estelle Cadrain048700 Audio tape - Estelle Cadrain
April 2005
April 4, 2005Ron Wilson001206 RCMP criminal convictions for Ron Wilson002131 Memorandum to file by Eugene Williams dated August 6, 1990003412 Letter from Kenneth Watson to Eugene Williams dated August 14, 1990003413 Letter from Kenneth Watson to Eugene Williams dated August 9, 1990016125 Letters from to Eugene Williams dated July 20, 1990017096 Handwritten Statement of Ronald Wilson dated June 4, 1990151588 Memo to File by EF Williams dated August 30, 1990326528 Letter from Eugene Williams to Kenneth Watson dated September 6, 1990
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageApril 5, 2005Ron Wilson009754 Letter from Kenneth Watson to Murray Brown dated January 29, 1992026526 Memo re: Milgaard dated January 13, 1992031388 Ronald Wilson Citation for Contempt dated January 30, 1992121235 Transcript of Supreme Court of Canada Citation for Contempt proceedings of Ronald Wilson154640 Transcript of interview with Ron Wilson dated October 7, 1991256503 RCMP Continuation report regarding Ron Wilson dated October 12, 1993325548 Chronology of Ron Wilson testimony120408 Testimony of David Milgaard Supreme Court of Canada Reference120748 Testimony of Ron Wilson Supreme Court of Canada Reference (pages 331 to 704)120949 Testimony of Ron Wilson Supreme Court of Canada Reference (pages 530 to 703)121298 Testimony of Ron Wilson Supreme Court of Canada Reference (pages 860 to 1173)214696 Testimony of Ron Wilson at Supreme Court Hearing dated January 22, 1992
April 6, 2005Ron Wilson001220 Transcript of Ronald Wilson - Milgaard Trial002267 Witnesses required - preliminary hearing004601 News Article “Grasping at legal straws” dated August 24, 1991013632 Cover page of Supreme Court of Canada Reference Volume 3025576 RCMP lab report authored by B.I. Paynter dated May 5, 1969033872 RCMP Continuation report dated April 27, 1993044983 Regina City Police follow-up report dated March 4, 1969153301 Handwritten note from Lt. Short to Chief Kettles dated May 24, 1969183120 Notes regarding Caldwell file and Art Roberts224923 Handwritten notes entitled “David’s version from notebook”
April 7, 2005Ron Wilson006929 Handwritten Notes008893 Milgaard/Wilson/John Car Theory by Sgt. Pearson033010 Potential Responses regarding Results of Milgaard DNA Testing036041 Continuation report re. Wilson dated October 12, 1993036159 Continuation report re. Wilson dated January 24, 1994044260 Continuation report re. Lapchuk dated May 4, 1993
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageApril 7, 2005 - ContinuedRon Wilson045057 RCMP Continuation Report re. Shirley Wilson dated March 18, 1993046588 Transcript Statement of Ronald Wilson, taped by Joyce Milgaard046733 Continuation report re. Ron Wilson dated June 9, 1993051308 Continuation report re. Kim Dunlop dated June 1993054795 Continuation report re. Ron Wilson dated November 16, 1993057628 RCMP facsimile from Sgt. Pearson to Sgt. Stanistreet dated August 28, 1992063619 RCMP statement of Ronald Wilson dated September 13. 1993119709 Case on Reference documents, Volume XXII232815 Supreme Court transcript, Volume 10300656 Testimony of Calvin Tallis Supreme Court of Canada Reference.
April 11, 2005Ron Wilson003560 Memo to file from WH Corbett dated June 19, 1990004752 News Article “Witness statement withheld, lawyers say” date July 17, 1990200762 Case on Reference materials, Volume VIII, Supreme Court of Canada
April 12, 2005Ron Wilson004755 News Article “Milgaard trial witness lied: private investigator” dated June 9, 1990007070 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to C.F. Tallis dated January 21, 1969015979 News Article “Prisoner’s mother finds evidence” dated May 11, 1990039010 News Article “Saskatoon police ignoring evidence that supports Milgaard, Mother says” date
May 15, 1990039136 News Article “Milgaard witness says police forced him to lie” dated June 7, 1990039139 News article “Witness statement withheld, lawyers say” dated July 17, 1990125128 Transcript of interview of J.P. by Eugene Williams
April 12, 2005Shirley Wilson000798 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to C. Tallis dated September 9, 1969025518 Typed Statement of Ron Wilson dated March 3, 1969032363 Testimony of Shirley Wilson - Milgaard Trial035799 RCMP Continuation report re. Shirley Wilson dated June 29, 1993046664 Continuation report re. Wilson dated October 15, 1993053950 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to C. Tallis dated January 12, 1970
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageApril 13, 2005Leslie Spence024938 Investigation report by D/Sgt. Mackie dated February 5, 1969037927 Transcript of RCMP interview of Les Spence dated April 17, 1993043456 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Calvin Tallis dated September 9,1969106142 Investigation report by D/Sgt. Mackie dated February 1, 1969045472 Handwritten statement of Les Spence dated February 1, 1969106118 Investigation report by D/Sgt. Porter dated January 31, 1969106145 Investigation report by D/Sgt. Lafreniere dated February 1, 1969106171 Investigation report Det. McCorriston dated February 2, 1969106183 Investigation report by Det. Mackie dated February 3, 1969031562 Investigation report by Raymond Mackie dated February 5, 1969106637 Investigation report by D/Sgt. dated March 20, 1969
April 13, 2005Peggy Morrow (Miller)006452 Handwritten statement of Peggy Miller dated February 11, 1969011907 RCMP investigation report dated October 18, 1990037859 Statement of Peggy Morrow dated February 9, 1993044569 RCMP Continuation report re. Peggy Morrow dated March 18, 1993046019 Handwritten Statement of Peggy Miller dated April 15, 1969046042 Handwritten Statement of Peggy Miller dated April 15, 1969046052 Handwritten statement of Peggy Miller dated February 9, 1993059128 Handwritten note077543 News article - “Fisher arrested” dated July 26, 1997081177 Task report with attached officer’s notebook106179 Investigation report re. M.O. Valila dated February 3, 1969106542 Investigation report dated by D.Sgt. Mackie February 13, 1969106626 Investigation report by D.Sgt. Reid dated March 10, 1969106659 Investigation report by D/Sgt. Reid dated April 5, 1969
April 13, 2005Barbara Wispinski006662 Typed statement of Nichol John dated March 11, 1969
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageApril 13, 2005Launa Edwards (Read-in)003636 Transcript Interview Launa Edwards by Paul Henderson dated January 6, 1992003669 RCMP Facsimile with attached statement of Launa Edwards dated February 1, 1992008700 Letter from Doug Egan to Eric Neufeld with attached report of Sgt. Pearson dated May 8, 1992031406 Handwritten Statement of Launa Edwards dated January 6, 1992050200 Testimony of Launa Edwards Supreme Court of Canada Reference050330 RCMP Continuation report re. Launa Edwards dated May 19, 1993
115844 Letter to Justice Lamer from Hersh Wolch dated January 14, 1992156836 Letter from David Asper to Murray Brown with attached statement dated January 8, 1992
April 13, 2005Bobbi Stadnyk (Read-in)003599 Typed statement of Bobbie Stadnyk dated February 21, 1991003602 Memorandum for Eugene Williams to file dated February 21, 1992050352 Testimony of Bobbie Stadnyk Supreme Court of Canada Reference
April 13, 2005Margaret Preston (Read-in)008700 Letter from Doug Egan to Eric Neufeld with attached report of Sgt. Pearson dated May 8, 1992008801 Typed statement of Margaret Preston dated February 25, 1992
April 14, 2005Don Robertson025169 Investigation report by Det. Karst dated May 25, 1969035832 RCMP Continuation report re. Don Robertson dated June 29, 1993
April 14, 2005Opening Remarks - Related Sexual Assaults080854 Information re: Victim164351 Map of where sexual assaults took place325549 Sexual Assault Files - listing of date, victim, location and police file number
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageApril 18, 2005Victim 1004100 Investigation report by D/Sgt. Mackie dated April 7, 1969010019 Memo to file by Eugene Williams dated July 5, 1990016097 Memo to file by Eugene Williams dated September 9, 1991025157 Investigation report authored by Ben Cressman dated April 15, 1969025566 RCMP Lab report dated April 11, 1969039527 News article - “Women given warning”039601 Indictment of Larry Fisher dated December 8, 1971039619 Conviction of Larry Fisher dated December 21, 1971041919 RCMP Lab report dated March 12,1969042504 Handwritten statement of victim 1 dated October 22, 1968042511 Exhibit report re. victim 1042513 Investigation report M.O. Cressman dated May 28, 1969042522 Typed statement of victim 1 dated October 22, 1968043139 Memo to file by David Asper dated July 3, 1990054511 Typed synopsis of victims statement074797 Investigation report by M/Sgt. Passet dated October 22,1968106652 Investigation report by D/Sgt. Mackie dated April 1,1969182921 Cressman notebook254882 RCMP Continuation report dated April, 22, 1993260945 Information of Larry Fisher regarding victim 1 dated December 30, 1970261053 Letter from James Kettles to K.W. Mackay dated March 17, 1971268473 Judgment of Justice Allbright re. Larry Fisher dated September 10, 1999308113 Transcript of testimony of victim 1 - Fisher Trial (voir dire)311953 Transcript of testimony of victim 1 - Fisher Trial324671 Letter to F.M. Kerr from Joseph Penkala dated March 18, 1968324672 RCMP Lab report dated April 1, 1969
April 18, 2005Victim 2010733 Information regarding Larry Fisher dated November 13, 1968035474 RCMP Continuation report dated May 28, 1993039935 Handwritten statement of victim 2 dated November 14, 1968047041 Conviction of Larry Fisher re. Victim 2 dated December 21, 1971048152 Typed synopsis of statement056482 Typed statement of victim 2
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageApril 18, 2005 - ContinuedVictim 2071267 Typed statement of victim 2080854 Information of Larry Fisher re. victim 2106204 Investigation report authored by Raymond Mackie dated February 4, 1969106566 Investigation report by M.O. Lewis dated February 20, 1969253483 Testimony of victim 2 - Larry Fisher Trial (voir dire)311929 Testimony victim 2 - Fisher Trial
April 19, 2005Victim 3001763 Conviction of Larry Fisher dated December 21, 1971008727 Typed statement of victim 3 dated January 14, 1992012639 Typed statement of Larry Fisher dated October 22, 1970035482 RCMP Continuation report dated June 1, 1993035651 RCMP Continuation report dated June 6, 1993047051 Information of Larry Fisher re. victim 3 dated December 30, 1970054505 Typed synopsis of statement of victim 3 dated May 5, 1991065330 Handwritten statement of victim 3156584 Letter from victim 3 to David Asper (Mr.Casper) dated June 7, 1991156586 Letter from David Asper to victim 3 dated June 28, 1991156588 Request form signed by victim 3 dated July 23, 1991253597 Testimony of victim 3 - Fisher Trial (voir dire)268444 Typed statement of victim 3 dated January 14, 1992
April 19, 2005Victim 4006404 Handwritten statement of victim 4 dated January 31, 1969012250 News article - “Has Canada’s justice system failed David Milgaard”023164 Transcript of Interview of victim 4 dated March 25, 1993035042 RCMP Continuation report dated April 22, 1993040391 RCMP Continuation report May 4, 1993040398 Testimony of victim 4 - Supreme Court of Canada Reference046400 RCMP Continuation report dated January 20, 1991049248 RCMP Continuation report dated April 5, 1993
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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April 19, 2005 - ContinuedVictim 4049273 RCMP Continuation report dated April 21, 1995072280 RCMP transcript of interview with victim 4091117 Photo-Larry Fisher091118 Photo-Larry Fisher091119 Photo-Larry Fisher091121 Photo-Larry Fisher091122 Photo-Larry Fisher106110 Investigation report by Det. Bennett dated January 31, 1969156122 Letter from Earl Levy to David Asper dated January 9, 1992156129 Letter from Earl Levy to David Asper enclosing copy of statement dated August 28, 1991156135 Handwritten letter from Victim 4 to Hersh Wolch159648 Typed statement of victim 4216930 Newspaper article “Milgaard’s family again asks Ottawa for new trial”226884 Newspaper article “21 years in jail for slaying” dated July 7, 1991302766 Various documents
April 20, 2005Victim 5001857 SPD Police dog case report re: Victim 5012162 Investigation report by M.O. Weir dated March 11, 1970012642 Typed statement of Larry Fisher dated October 22, 1970018798 Typed and handwritten statement of victim 5034906 RCMP Continuation report039421 Newspaper article-”Victim only learned of conviction 20 years later”056385 Information of Larry Fisher re. victim 5 dated December 30, 1970070498 Typed witness statement of victim 5 dated February 21, 1970070507 Typed witness statement form of victim 5 dated February 24, 1970070545 Occurrence report re: victim 5 dated February 21, 1970070584 Typed synopsis of statement105201 Investigation report by M.O. Lindgren dated February 22, 1970105204 Investigation report by Cst. Blaney dated February 22, 1970105205 Investigation report dated February 22, 1970105207 Investigation report by M.O. Herschel dated February 22, 1970105209 Investigation report by M.O. Valila dated February 22, 1970
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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April 20, 2005 - ContinuedVictim 5105211 Investigation report by D/Sgt. Mackie dated February 22, 1970105212 Handwritten statement of victim 5 dated February 21, 1970105222 Handwritten statement of victim 5 dated February 24, 1970105224 Investigation report by M.O. Weir dated February 25, 1970105226 Investigation report by M.O. Weir dated March 1, 1970105233 Investigation report by M.O. Weir dated March 8, 1970105242 Investigation report by M.O. Weir dated June 3, 1970105243 Handwritten statement dated May 29, 1970105245 Investigation report by M.O. Weir dated July 14, 1970105246 Investigation report by M.O. Weir dated February 5, 1971152587 Exhibit report222178 Typed statement of victim 5 dated April 30, 1991230708 RCMP Lab report253568 Transcript of victim 5 at Fisher (voir dire)254911 RCMP Continuation report re. victim 5254935 Investigation report by M.O Lindgren dated February 23, 1970
May/June 2005
May 30, 2005Police Phase - Opening RemarksOP07 Phases of Inquiry report by Commission OfficeOP09 Terms of Reference by Commission Office306437 1969 Annual report of the Police Department324532 Organization of Police Investigation Documents324945 Chronology of Events timeline325569 1969 Organizational Chart for Saskatoon Police Department326548 Summary of Persons Checked and Investigated in connection with the Miller Murder and other crimes
from 1968 - 1970326571 Residences, Businesses and Other Locations Canvassed by the Saskatoon Police in Connection with the
Miller Murder Investigation326581 Officers Involved in the Gail Miller Murder Investigation (by date)326593 General Outline - Phase II - Police Investigators326610 Phase II - Police Investigators - Proposed Order of Witnesses
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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May 30, 2005Rusty Chartier006244 Investigation report dated February 8, 1969006701 Statement of Ronald Wilson012700 Letter from Lorne Gelowitz to Joseph Penkala041433 Statement of Sandra Danchuck077817 News Article “Media failed to provide balance, fairness in Milgaard case” dated May 8, 1992106562 Investigation report, dated February 20, 1969106565 Investigation report, dated February 21, 1969106588 Investigation report, dated March 1, 1969106596 Investigation report, dated March 1, 1969106616 Investigation report, dated March 7, 1969324535 Police notebook-January 18, 1969 to March 12, 1969324618 Police notebook from April 30, 1969 to June 1969324650 Chartier-Police service dates325555 Summary of records of employment of various police officers125195 Handwritten statement of Nichol John dated May 24, 1969
May 31, 2005Rusty Chartier159156 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Rusty Chartier dated May 25, 1992213627 Letter from Anthony Merchant to Universal Process Servers dated October 12, 1983
May 31Robert Morrison (no documents)
June 1, 2005Joseph Penkala009276 Letter from Joseph Penkala to R.A. Huber009299 Draft letter written by Penkala025591 Saskatoon Police exhibit and seized article record054876 Letter from Joseph Penkala to RCMP060414 List of Exhibits and Continuity071025 Handwritten note105542 Various lab reports and letters106130 Investigation report by Joseph Penkala
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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June 1, 2005 - ContinuedJoseph Penkala106199 Investigation report by Joseph Penkala023167 The RCMP Investigation into Allegations of Wrongdoing Report dated January 1994249855A Police notebook324807 Report, authored by Joseph Penkala325043 Daily journal for 1969325062 Police notebook325553 Nominal and descriptive record-personal particulars of employment for Joseph Penkala325572 Outline-Joe Penkala011827 Affidavit of Assault Victim #1 dated October 22, 1968087735 Typed affidavit of Assault Victim #2 dated November 14, 1968
June 6, 2005Joseph Penkala008059 Testimony of Joseph Penkala - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing009261 Investigation report by J.A. Wood dated April 30, 1969009426 Handwritten notes of T.D.R. Caaldwell025176 Investigation report by D/Sgt. Mackie dated May 29, 1969025328 Letter from John E. Gibbon to Joseph Penkala dated January 13, 1981051284 Mackie summary105323 Investigation report by Insp. Wagner dated August 8, 1980105534 Letter from Joseph Penkala to F.M. Kerr dated June 2, 1969105535 Letter from James G. Kettles to F.M. Kerr dated June 3, 1969105536 Investigation report by Thor Kleiv dated June 4, 1969105559 RCMP laboratory report by B. Paynter dated August 12, 1969106679 Investigation report by Joseph Penkala dated June 2, 1969177176 Testimony of Joseph Penkala - Milgaard Trial219408 Letter from L.J. Corey to John E. Gibbon dated December 21, 1980324695 Letter from Harry Emson to Joseph Penkala dated June 2, 1969324697 Letter from Joseph Penkala to F.M. Kerr dated June 3, 1969025629 Report regarding witnesses required re: David Milgaard Preliminary Inquiry
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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June 2, 2005Joseph Penkala106521 Investigation report dated February 11, 1969105558 Lab Report dated May 5, 1969004102 Investigation report dated April 15, 1969006799 Mackie Summary009244 Letter dated March 19, 1969 from Joseph Penkala to F.M. Kerr009327 Investigation report dated February 19, 1969019342 Investigation report dated April7, 1969046099 News article “Hunt for clues” dated February 28, 1969055837 Photographs067832 Report by Michael Barber105155 News articles105520 Investigation report dated February 27, 1969105522 Investigation report February 28, 1969105528 Letter from Joseph Penkala to F.M. Kerr dated April 21, 1969105544 Lab report by V. Molchanko dated MArch 27, 1969105549 Letter from F.M. Kerr to Unknown dated April 15, 1979105552 Lab report dated April 21, 1969105555 Lab report dated April 23, 1969105585 Saskatoon Police exhibit and seized article record106520 Investigation report dated February 11, 1969106527 Investigation report dated February 12, 1969106660 Investigation report dated April 17, 1969204511 Letter, report and Curriculum Vitae dated 1990256195 Investigation report dated April18, 1969324806 Chart regarding assaults324874 Report, undated325015 News article “Key evidence in conviction flawed” dated June 6, 1990105548 RCMP Laboratory Report dated April 11, 1969105553 RCMP Laboratory Report dated April 23, 1969
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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June 7, 2005Joseph Penkala004286 News article “Officer questioned Milgaard, Fisher” dated December 7, 1991004289 News article “Milgaard happy with decision” dated November 30, 1991004592 News article “Vanishing files unbelievable, lawyer” dated August 30, 1991004630 News article “Milgaard said clearley innacent” dated August 17, 1991004746 News article “Penkala terrified to discuss Milgaard: TV producer” dated August 29, 1990004906 RCMP investigation report by Rick Pearson dated April 17, 1990010033 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Eugene Williams dated July 5, 1990025332 Letter from Joseph Penkala to Eddie Karst dated January 19, 1981025663 Letter from P. Farion to Joseph Penkala dated March 15, 1990035599 RCMP continuation report dated June 9, 1993057451 News article “Police can’t find rape files” dated August 29, 1991059610 Handwritten note077566 News article “DNA test exonerates Milgaard” dated July 19, 1997077711 Letter from Clarence Garvie to Joseph Penkala dated March 28, 1991093559 Penitentiary records-Larry Fisher105315 Note to file by Joseph Penkala dated June 6, 1990105317 Letter from P. Farion to John Quinn dated June 6, 1990105608 Report on Witnesses required106842 Letter from John Gibbon to Gary Young dated January 23, 1981106849 Letter from Anthony Merchant to Unknown dated July 10, 1991150576 Handwritten note166110 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Nathan Nurgitz dated July 10, 1991217483 Statement of Joseph Penkala227035 News article “Victim’s family doubts guilt” dated August 11, 1991324655 Investigation report by Joseph Penkula dated February 1, 1969324745 Report entitled Murder324810 RCMP information cards324845 Gail Miller funeral photographs324969 Letter from Clarence Garvie to Joseph Penkala dated April 12, 1991324970 Letter from Joseph Pankala to Clarence Garvie dated April 17, 1991325145 News article “ ‘Framed’ alleged “ dated August 17, 1991034603 Continuation report re: Penkala dated March 9, 1993042831 Memorandum from W. Graham to R. Laing dated November 18, 1991056325 Lab letter and report by Penkala dated March 3, 1970
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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June 7, 2005 - ContinuedJoseph Penkala106656 Investigation report by D/Sgt. Mackie dated April 4, 1969147086 Transcript of examination for discovery dated April 22, 1996314019 Transcript of Joseph Penkala - Fisher Trial315660 Transcript of Joseph Penkala - Fisher Preliminary Hearing106110 Investigation report by Maurice Bennett dated January 31, 1969 - link is actually 106656106877 Letter from Carl Karp to Joseph Penkala dated April 16, 1991230705 Letter from Joseph Penkala to F.M. Kerr dated March 2, 1970
June 8, 2005Joseph Penkala006402 Statement of victim 9 dated February 6, 1969040364 Individual report dated December 8, 1993053694 Continuation report re. T.D.R. Caldwell dated December 8, 1993077508 News Articles “RCMP handling case - Mitchell not issuing apology” dated February 7, 1969106249 Investigation report authored by Lebreque148025 News article “City police won’t tell Milgaard they’re sorry”229780 News article “DNA test exonerates Milgaard” dated July 19, 1997324748 Handwritten notes019545A Statement of Anne Friesen dated January 31, 1969020173 Statement of Victim 9 dated February 6, 1969
June 9, 2005Joseph Penkala050611 News article “Women given warning” dated December 14, 1968093349 Statement of Larry Fisher dated September 19, 1970093357 Information re. Larry Fisher dated September 19, 1970160801 The Supreme Court of Canada Reference re. Milgaard decision216059 Letter from E.F. Anthony Merchant to Justice C.F. Tallis dated October 5, 1981248202 Memo from R.A. Pearson to O.C. Saskatoon Sub/division dated May 25, 1992261186 Statement of Larry Fisher dated October 21, 1970
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
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June 13, 2005Joseph Penkala000795 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Calvin Tallis dated August 15, 1969000796 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Calvin Tallis dated August 20, 1969000802 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Calvin Tallis dated June 23, 1969009252 Investigation report authored by Raymond Mackie dated April 7, 1969009374 Milgaard lab reports032190 Letter from W.W. Morton to the Attorney General dated June 7, 1971039551 Letter from Calvin Tallis to T.D.R. Caldwell dated August 21, 1969105600 Letter from J. Forbes to T.D.R. Caldwell dated July 8, 1969105603 Witness list for Milgaard preliminary hearing159723 News article “Court news” dated May 29, 1971159724 News article “Saskatoon man gets jail term” dated May 29, 1971159890 News article “Trying to locate Linder Fisher” March 26, 1983213943 Handwritten note325616 Transcript of interview of Peter Carlyle-Gordge with Raymond Mackie325634 Transcript of interview of Peter Carlyle-Gordge with Dennis Cadrain
June 13, 2005George Reid006258 Investigation report by George Reid dated January 31, 1969006282 Handwritten statement of Hattie Hnatiuk dated January 31, 1969009330 Investigation report by George Reid dated February 3, 1969106243 Investigation report by George Reid dated February 7, 1969106514 Investigation report by George Reid dated February 10, 1969326597 George Reid investigation material
June 14, 2005George Reid006327 Statement of Peggy Morrow Miller dated April 15, 1969034555 RCMP Continuation report dated March 2, 1993034569 RCMP Continuation report dated March 3, 1993050943 RCMP Continuation report dated June 9, 1993071116 Transcript of George Reid - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing177274 Transcript of George Reid - Milgaard Trial313475 Transcript of George Reid - Fisher Trial315134 Transcript of George Reid - Fisher preliminary Hearing
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJune 14, 2005John Parker001874 Handwritten notes011848 RCMP Investigation report by Rick Pearson dated November 14, 1991041222 RCMP Continuation report dated April 14, 1993041241 RCMP Continuation report dated November 5, 1991070618 Transcript of John Parker - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing081016 Task report091189 Police notebook105573 Saskatoon Police exhibit and seized article record106829 Letter from Lee Jean Corey to John Gibbon dated December 31, 1980176846 Transcript of John Herman Parker - Milgaard Trial313366 Transcript of John Parker - Fisher Trial246777 Preliminary Index report regarding John (Jack) Parker
June 14, 2005Raymond Mackie106104 Investigation report by Raymond Mackie dated January 31, 1969106225 Investigation report by Raymond Mackie dated February 5, 1969106522 Investigation report by Raymond Mackie dated February 11, 1969106534 Investigation report by Raymond Mackie dated February 13, 1969106554 Investigation report by Raymond Mackie dated February 17, 1969106763 Handwritten note325863 Raymond Mackie investigation material
June 15, 2005Raymond Mackie002196 Investigation report by Eddie Karst dated April 18, 1969004090 Investigation report by Raymond Mackie dated February 4, 1990006251 Investigation report by thor Kleiv dated May 24, 1969006479 Statement of Hartmut Schlueter dated March 1, 1969006645 Statement of Nichol John dated May 24, 1969008146 Testimony of Raymond Mackie - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing009251 Investigation report by Raymond Mackie dated April 7, 1969009287 Police dog case report009334 Investigation report by Herman Dimmitt dated February 6, 1969025537 Investigation report by Joseph Penkala dated February 27, 1969
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJune 15, 2005 - ContinuedRaymond Mackie044526 Testimony of Raymond Mackie - Milgaard Trial052923 Letter from Joseph Penkala to RCMP dated February 5, 1969104192 Testimony of Raymond Mackie - Milgaard Trial106576 Handwritten notes dated February 24, 1969106589 Investigation report by Raymond Mackie dated March 1, 1969106606 Investigation report by Raymond Mackie dated March 4, 1969106608 Investigation report by Raymond Mackie dated March 4, 1969106667 Investigation report by Raymond Mackie dated April 30, 1969106716 List of names regarding 641/69182626 Investigation report by Raymond Mackie dated April 4, 1969311672 Testimony of Raymond Mackie - Fisher Trial314312 Testimony of Raymond Mackie - Fisher Preliminary Hearing035012 RCMP Continuation report dated April 21, 1993009110 Investigation report by Raymond Mackie dated May 29, 1969106238 Investigation report by H.M. Dimmitt dated February 6, 1969261590 Occurrence Report regarding Victim 5 dated February 21, 1970
June 16, 2005Raymond Mackie006795 Letter from Raymond Mackie to James Kettles dated June 16, 1969178577 Statement from Sharon Williams dated March 20, 1969
June 16, 2005Dave Wilton106547 Investigation report dated February 15, 1969
June 16, 2005Maurice Bennett056410 Various documents009333 Investigation report dated January 31, 1969106113 Investigation report dated February 5, 1969
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJune 16, 2005Vern Passett006486 Handwritten statement of victim 6 dated February 18, 1969034631 RCMP Continuation report re. Passett dated March 9, 1993045802 List if individuals and their role046845 RCMP Continuation report re. Passett dated February 19, 1993
August 2005
August 15, 2005Ken Walters006578 Statement of Ronald Dale Wilson dated March 3, 1969006707 Statement of Ronald Dale Wilson dated March 3, 1969009231 Additional Facts Obtained Concerning this Statement009275 Regina City Police follow up report regarding Dale Wilson dated March 3, 1969009281 Letter from J. Juno to Chief of Police with attached Regina City Police report dated June 2, 1969035206 RCMP Continuation Report regarding Ken Walters dated March 26, 1993035980 RCMP Continuation report regarding Ken Walters dated October 22, 1993042757 Regina City Police Occurrence report dated May 7, 1969
August 15, 2005Bruce Paynter082377 Handwritten notes of Bruce Paynter082386 Handwritten notes of Bruce Paynter084974 Letter from Joe Penkala/James Kettles to R.A. Huber dated February 7, 1969
August 16, 2005Bruce Paynter002473 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated October 23, 1989004772 Letter from S.J. Whitely to Ellen Gunn dated June 7, 1990006262 Investigation report by Joseph Penkala dated February 4, 1969009259 Letter from Joseph Penkala to F.M. Kerr dated April 21, 1969009403 RCMP lab report dated January 16, 1970009789 Letter from David Asper to Murray Brown dated January 3, 1992016920 Memorandum from Patricia Alain to Eugene Williams dated August 8, 1989019279 RCMP lab report dated February 2, 1992
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageAugust 16, 2005 - ContinuedBruce Paynter031386 Investigation report by Joseph Penkala dated June 2, 1969032355 Letter from Dr. Colin Merry to David Asper dated March 6, 1992039070 News article “Key evidence in conviction called flawed” dated June 6, 1990041925 Testimony of Bruce Paynter - Milgaard trial042742 Regina City Police follow-up report dated April 30, 1969045807 Memorandum from Jorgenson to Cathy MacMillian dated March 17, 1993045917 Handwritten note045986 Witness Statement - Maurice Cerato dated January 14, 1970141905 Caldwell address to the Jury - Milgaard trial185365 Letter from Patricia Alain to Eugene Williams with attached letter to David Asper from Dr. Markensteyn
dated June 12, 1990231077 Report prepared by Dr. Michael Barber with attached fax to Kathy Bowen dated September 18, 1997252041 Letter from Dr. Markensteyn to David Asper dated June 4, 1990255230 Testimony of Harry Emson - Milgaard trial324690 RCMP lab Report dated April 23, 1990035878 RCMP Continuation report dated July 9, 1993041902 RCMP Continuation report dated October 14, 1993045969 RCMP Continuation report dated July 14, 1993311610A Testimony of Bruce Paynter - Fisher Trial315727 Testimony of Bruce Paynter - Fisher Preliminary Hearing
August 16John (Jack) Wood (no documents)
August 17, 2005John (Jack) Wood009218 Handwritten letter from John Queen to Chief Kettles dated May 1, 1969009240 Letter from J.A. Wood to Russel Kauppi dated March 10, 1969009248 Letter from R.G. Hoffeller to Chief of Police Saskatoon dated March 21, 1969009272 Letter from J.A. Wood to M. Kent dated May 29, 1969009290 Fax from Art Roberts to J.A. Wood037903 Transcript of Charlie Short by RCMP dated June 29, 1993039093 News article “Purse Yields No Fingerprints” dated February 6, 1969042107 News article “Stabbing victim’s purse examined for possible clues” dated February 5, 1969
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageAugust 17, 2005 - ContinuedJohn (Jack) Wood043001 Letter from Lee Corey to Deputy Attorney General dated March 17, 1871045532 RCMP Continuation report dated May 5, 1992045560 News article “Police seek clues in stabbing” dated February 1, 1969060093 Letter from J.A. Wood to RCMP dated February 6, 1969106555 Handwritten letter from Joseph Penkala to J.A.Wood106573 Handwritten note106582 Handwritten letter from J.A. Wood to unknown dated MArch 4, 1969106777 Letter from J.A. Wood to James Mackey dated February 19, 1969106793 Letter from J.A. Wood to Highway Traffic Board dated June 10, 1969159776 News article “Police seek help in murder case” dated May 27, 1969004819 News article “Ex-cop convinced of Milgaard’s guilt” dated December 8, 1989
August 17, 2005Stan Edmondson008306 Testimony of Thomas Stanley Edmondson - Milgaard trial009228 Fax to Saskatoon City Police from various police departments035081 RCMP Continuation Report dated March 24, 1993035857 RCMP Continuation Report dated July 6, 1993066772 RCMP Continuation Report dated April 26, 1993075917 Testimony of Thomas Stanley Edmondson - Milgaard trial036117 RCMP Continuation report dated November 12, 1993
August 18, 2005Ed Rasmussen 006532 Statement of Kenneth Wayne Moritz dated March 25, 1969036101 RCMP Continuation Report regarding Ed Rasmusen dated October 25, 1993054649 Daily Diary of Ed Rasmussen dated May 21, 1968065346 Letter from R.J. Ross to Deputy Attorney General dated May 15, 1969065349 Letter from R.J. Ross to Deputy Attorney General dated May 26, 1969065398 Letter from R.J. Ross to Deputy Attorney General dated March 27, 1969106614 Investigation Report by George Reid dated March 7, 1969324512 Notebook of Ed Rasmussen dated February 20, 1969
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageAugust 18, 2005Harry Valila048933 RCMP Continuation Report regarding Harry Valila datred March 29, 1993048942 RCMP Continuation Report regarding Harry Valila dated May 25, 1993106115 Investigation Report of Harry Valila dated January 31, 1969
August 18, 2005Ian Oliver008164 Testimony of Thor Kleiv - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing020250 Investigation Report of Thor Kleiv dated February 28, 1969034892 RCMP Continuation Report regarding Ian Oliver dated April 5, 1993046095 RCMP Continuation Report dated April 16, 1993046491 RCMP Continuation Report regarding Ian Oliver dated April 30,. 1993046507 Handwritten notes from Ian Oliver046508 Handwritten notes from Ian Oliver046515 Handwritten notes dated March 18, 1993103810 Investigation Report of Thor Kleiv dated January 30, 1970
August 22, 2005Eddie Karst068628 Handwritten notes of Chuck Koppang006713 Handwritten statement of Albert Cadrain dated March 2, 1969006333 Handwritten statement of Celine Cadrain dated March 2, 1969006586 Handwritten statement of David Milgaard dated March 3, 1969006492 Handwritten Statement of Dennis Cadrain dated March 2, 1969106664 Investigation Report by Eddie Karst dated April 18, 1969106109 Investigation Report of Herman Demmitt dated January 31, 1969183170 Investigation Report of Mr. McCorriston dated February 5, 1969006377 Statement of MacRae Fraser009338 Telex regarding Eddie Karst flight to Winnipeg305273 Typed statement of David Milgaard dated MArch 3, 1969
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageAugust 23, 2005Eddie Karst006329 Statement of Nichol John dated March 11, 1969009303 Investigation report authored by Eddie Karst dated July 2, 1969105525 Investigation report authored by Joseph Penkala dated April 7, 1969105526 Investigation report authored by Joseph Penkala dated Apruil 18, 1969305267 Question and answer of David Milgaard dated April 18, 1969
August 24, 2005Eddie Karst003038 Handwritten statement of Nichol John dated May 24, 1969007029 Handwritten notes dated August 25, 1969000790 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to C. Tallis dated January 15, 1970006583 Handwritten statement of Craig Melnyk dated January 19, 1970001171 Handwritten statement of Ute Frank dated January 19, 1970008122 Transcript of Eddie Karst - Milgaard Preliminary Hearing025961 Letter from J. Nutting to Board of Police Commissioners dated June 2, 1971010302 Supplementary Crime Report of R.M. of Fort Garry Police date August 2, 1970073759 Fort Garry Police Department Crime Report dated August 2, 1970012656 Typed statement of Larry Fisher dated October 22, 1970076809 Transcript of Eddie Karst - Milgaard Trial121433 Transcript of Eddie Karst - Supreme Court014297 Transcript of Eddie Karst - Supreme Court146450 Transcript of Eddie Karst’s Examination for Discovery dated April 13, 1996067734 Information regarding sexual assault dated November 13, 1968019369 Letter from Serge Kujawa to D.V. Heald dated June 25, 1971025417 Handwritten statement of Linda Fisher dated August 28, 1980106701 Investigation Report of Kenneth Wagner dated August 28, 1980106838 Memorandum from Joseph Penkala to J. Ferguson dated January 13, 1981097442 Letter from L.E. Leslie to John Gibbon dated Jubne 10, 1981039224 News article “Officer still convinced of Milgaard’s guilt” dated June 26, 1990002181 Handwritten statement of Dennis Cadrain dated May 26, 1990040737 RCMP Interview with Albert Cadrain025937 News article “Ex-detective denies pressuring witnesses in Milgaard probe” dated June 27, 1990002248 Memorandum to file from Eugene Williams dated July 5, 1990039366 Transcript of conversation between Eddie Karst and Doug Lett dated August 21, 1991
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageAugust 24, 2005 - ContinuedEddie Karst220403 News articles “Parallels raise questions in Saskatoon” date August 22, 1991148485 Handwritten notes of Eddie Karst dated September 30, 1991148487 Handwritten notes of Eddie Karst dated November 19, 1991153652 Transcript of National TV news Program dated October 12, 1990039202 News article “Witnesses weren’t pressured retired detective says” December 27, 1991057584 News article “Set Milgaard free, former Saskatoon detective urges”004509 News article “Ex-cop doesn’t remember saying Milgaard innocent”
August 25, 2005Eddie Karst004921 Typed statement of Linda Fisher dated August 28, 1980040146 RCMP interview with Eddie Karst
August 29, 2005Eddie Karst 004085 News article “Police seek clues in stabbing” dated February 1, 1969035118 RCMP Continuation report dated May 3, 1993039073 News article “$2000 reward offered in local stabbing death” dated February 3, 1969067059 Organizational chart106603 Investigation report authored by George Reid dated March 4, 1969159791 News article “Body found in lane” dated January 31, 1969218745 News article “First clues found in snow”226843 News article “Murder reported”
August 30, 2005Gus Weir 034634 RCMP Continuation report re. Gus Weir dated March 18, 1993039200 News article “Milgaard findings disputed” dated December 27, 1991039567 News article “The other man” dated May 2, 1992046383 Notes from taped interview of Gus Weir070535 RCMP Continuation report re. Victim 5 dated June 4, 1993152334 Information re: Larry Fisher dated February 21, 1970331489 Handwritten notes of Bill Graham’s interview with Gus Weir dated September 25, 1991
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageAugust 31, 2005Gus Weir106193 Investigation report dated February 3, 1969106194 Investigation report dated February 3, 1969106195 Investigation report dated February 3, 1969106508 Investigation report from Bruce Lafreniere February 9, 1969106509 Investigation report dated February 9, 1968106513 Investigation report Det. Hein dated February 10, 1969002032 Statement of Larry Fisher dated October 21, 1970267787 Information - David Milgaard dated January 31, 1970
August 31, 2005Thor Kleiv006247 Investigation report by Thor Kleiv dated March 2, 1968006248 Investigation record by Thor Kleiv dated April 19, 1968006249 Investigation report by Thor Kleiv dated April 21, 1968006252 Investigation report by Thor Kleiv dated June 4, 1969006253 Summary by Thor Kliev006677 Exhibit list006680 Exhibit list007005 handwritten notes007008 Investigation report by Thor Kleiv dated September 5, 1969009395 Flyer of knife034771 RCMP continuation report dated March 23, 1993058984 Notebook060460 Seized article record060462 Seized article record087201 Testimony of Gerald McCorriston - Milgaard trial105565 Autopsy report by Harry Emson dated January 31, 1969105578 Seized article record105579 Seized article record105589 Seized article record241936 Map265331 Seized article record175921 Testimony of Thor Kleiv - Milgaard trial313729 Transcript of Thor Kleiv - Fisher trial
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 2005
September 1, 2005Bev Cressman230781 (file damaged) Various documents regarding sexual assault victims106112 Investigation Report by Bev Cressman dated January 31, 1968106132 Investigation Report by Bev Cressman dated February 1, 1969106167 Investigation Report by Bev Cressman February 2, 1968164332 Zoning Map035591 RCMP Continuation Report regarding Bev Cressman dated June 10, 1993
September 1, 2005John Malanowich310211 Transcript of Bev Cressman testimony at Fisher Trial324652 Notebook pages of Bev Cressman106512 Investigation Report of John Malanowich034820 RCMP Continuation Report regarding various matters
September 12, 2005Elmer Ullrich006673 Handwritten note regarding abbreviations006674 Exhibit summary prepared by T.D.R. Caldwell006942 Witness list, August 18, 1969325750 Various documents received from Elmer Ullrich331422 Transcript of audio tape of Elmer Ullrich331505 Affidavit of Elmer Ullrich331508 Notes prepared by Elmer Ullrich
September 13, 2005Lorne Huff093359 Fort Garry Police document re. Larry Fisher173590 Letter from David Asper to Lorne Huff dated January 9, 1992216932 News article “Milgaard: A life in Limbo; A conviction Questioned”239005 Synopsis of interview of Lorne Huff261231 Court Officers report279751 News article “Retired policeman has had suspicions for nearly 30 years” dated July 24, 1997
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 13, 2005 - ContinuedLorne Huff321248 Fort Garry Crime Report dated August 2, 1970255020 Continuation report dated May 26, 1994077795 News Article “Fisher assaults questioned” dated April 4, 1992218746 News article “The casualties of injustice” dated July 26, 1997321224 Fort Garry Police document re. Larry Fisher216783 News article “Mom’s pleas rejected” dated May 15, 1990261217 Fort Garry Crime Report dated September 19, 1970159381 Letter from Lorne Huff to David Asper dated January 16, 1992093325 Fort Garry Police document re. Larry Fisher230173 Video Cassette216786 News article “Minister shuns Milgaard pleas” dated May 15, 1990321225 Fort Garry Police document re. Larry Fisher169912 Memo to file by David Asper dated May 30, 1990093348 Fort Garry Police document re. Larry Fisher071223 Statement of Victim 7 dated August 2, 1970330578 Book entitled “The David Milgaard Story”321222 Fort Garry Police document re. Larry Fisher255034 Statement of Larry Fisher dated September 19, 1970228803 News article “Mom’s plea rejected” dated May 15, 1990216784 News article dated May 15, 1990159870 News Article RCMP reopen man’s murder case” dated May 11, 1990057444 News article “Rapist’s ex-wife didn’t hear back about suspicions in murder case”067331 Letter from Eugene Williams to Rick Pearson dated March 1990002019 Letter from H. Perry to James G. Kettles dated October 20, 1970002021 Letter from H. Perry To Chief Constable Saskatoon Police dated September 25, 1970002023 Statement of Richard Marcum dated August 4, 1970002035 Information re. Larry Fisher dated September 21, 1970002043 Supplementary Crime Report dated August 2, 1970002050 Statement of Victim 8 dated September 19, 1970010024 Letter from Bruce Miller to Murray Brown dated October 4, 1991010697 Letter from E. Johnson to W. Morton dated October 20, 1970010721 Statement of Larry Fisher dated October 22, 1970012258 Various letters with attachments020210 Affidavit of Lorne Huff dated March 1992
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 13, 2005 - ContinuedLorne Huff039352 News article “Serial rapist changed tune in murder” dated March 10, 1992039715 RCMP continuation report re. Huff and Gilbert dated May 15, 1993047052 Information re. Larry Fisher dated September 19, 1970047053 Information re. Larry Fisher dated September 21, 1970
September 13, 2005Floyd Burron009291 Warrant to Arrest267794 Letter from Magistrates’ Court to Sheriff at Court House in Saskatoon dated September 11, 1969
September 13, 2005Elmer Goa (no documents)
September 14, 2005Lawrence Greenberg010662 Memorandum of Relief010669 Indictment010680 Letter from Kenneth MacKay to Lawrence Greenberg dated December 10, 1971010682 Letter from Kenneth MacKay to A.C. Ellis dated December 10, 1971010690 Letter from Serge Kujawa to D.V. Heald dated June 25, 1971010691 Letter from W.W. Morton to D.V. Heald dated June 7, 1971010694 Letter from G. Adamson to Lawrence Greenberg dated December 11, 1970010710 Letter from Lawrence Greenberg to Kenneth MacKay dated April 21, 1971010714 Letter from Lawrence Greenberg to The Commissioner dated March 26, 1971010727 Letter from Lawrence Greenberg to Kenneth MacKay dated March 29, 1971020185 Letter from Larry Fisher to Linda Fisher dated May 29, 1970033361 Letter from Lawrence Greenberg to the Attorney General dated March 12, 1971034910 RCMP continuation report re. Lawrence Greenberg dated April 6, 1993039579 Letter from Lawrence Greenberg to Kenneth MacKay dated June 11, 1971039580 Letter from Lawrence Greenberg to Kenneth MacKay dated April 21, 1971039581 Letter from Lawrence Greenberg to Kenneth MacKay dated June 2, 1971039593 Letter from Kenneth MacKay to Lawrence Greenberg dated March 18, 1971042960 Memo to file by Serge Kujawa dated December 24, 1971
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 14, 2005 - ContinuedLawrence Greenberg042963 Letter from Larry Fisher to Lawrence Greenberg dated January 2, 1993042968 Letter from A.C. Ellis to Director of Prosecutions dated November 29, 1971043020 RCMP continuation report re. Lawrence Greenberg dated April 16, 1993043035 Letter from Lawrence Greenberg to Larry Fisher dated January 15,1993045229 Letter from Lawrence Greenberg to M. Fisher dated June 2, 1971053206 Letter from W.W. Morton to D.V. Heald dated June 7, 1971060923 News article “Police probing cover-up allegation in Milgaard Case” dated November 17, 1993093342 Letter from Fort Garry Police to the Chief Constable, Saskatoon Police dated September 25, 1970159726 News article “Sentenced 13 Years for Rape” dated May 29, 1971219266 Support letters, news articles, fact sheet220200 News article “Saskatoon man gets jail term” dated May 29, 1971301073 Letter from Serge Kujawa to Alan Blakeney dated December 8, 1971324910 News article “Opinions mixed on Fisher case” dated September 14, 1991326499 Certificate of No Appeal from Manitoba Court of Appeal331515 Letter from Lawrence Greenberg to John Turner dated February 8, 1971331519 Informations and Warrants regarding Larry Fisher’s convictions in Winnipeg331530 Letter from J.A. Scollin to Unknown dated March 25, 1971331531 Pre-Sentence Report regarding Larry Fisher dated May 20, 1971331533 Psychiatric examination of Larry Fisher by E. Johnson dated February 18, 1971331539 Various Court documents regarding Larry Fisher’s convictions in Winnipeg
September 15, 2005Bruce Lafreniere001810 Letter from Eugene Williams to Rick Pearson dated March 1990045168 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to File dated March 13, 1990045233 Report entitled “Inquiry Gail Miller Murder”035694 Continuation report re: Flicker035665 RCMP Continuation Report re. Simington dated June 15, 1993
September 15, 2005Mike Robinson020161 Letter from M.F. Robinson To Harold Pick and Brian Beresh, Resume of Mike Robinson010016 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to File156898 Letter from David Asper to Mike Robinson dated May 11, 1992
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 19, 2005Larry Fisher049548 Facsimile cover page dated March 9, 1992 from RCMP to Eugene Williams with attached Direction signed
by Linda Fisher, undated049662 Handwritten statement of Roy Pambrun dated December 16, 1991058026 Receipt dated May 29, 1970060585 Photograph of knife & poster entitled “Murder Still Under Investigation”061960 Transcript of interview with Larry Fisher and Harold Pick063102 Investigation report by Rick Pearson063204 Statement of Linda Fisher dated March 14, 1990067059 Residences and Movements for Larry Fisher, 1967 - 1997091245 Map prepared by Chris Tennant197466 Testimony of Larry Fisher - Supreme Court of Canada Reference197598 Testimony of Larry Fisher - Supreme Court of Canada Reference331764 Ruling by Commissioner MacCallum regarding Larry Fisher’s application for standing review dated January
14, 2005331769 Guidelines on the questioning by counsel of Larry Fisher, dated September 15, 2005331771 Summary of Larry Fisher’s Crimes and Punishments331775 Outline for Examination of Larry Fisher by Commission Counsel dated September 19, 2005
September 20, 2005Larry Fisher000901 Letter from Hersh Wolch and David Asper to Kim Campbell dated August 14, 1991002082 Letter from Stephen Carter to Rick Pearson dated June 11, 1990008996 Letter from S.R. Fainstein to Hersh Wolch, Brian Beresh, Messrs. Brown & Neufeld dated March 23, 1992011840 Memorandum to file from E.F. Williams dated July 10, 1990011841 Letter from Eugene Williams to Harold Pickdated July 6, 1990012111 Statement of Larry Fisher dated October 22, 1970018760 Order of the Supreme Court appointing Brian Beresh as counsel to Larry Fisher020171 Letter Brian Beresh to Ron Fainstein dated January 20, 1992020175 Letter from Larry Fisher to Linda Fisher dated March 5, 1970039738 Letter from Brian Beresh to Max Dresser dated May 27, 1993051038 Supreme Court Transcript of John Wesley Patterson062314 Letter from L.R. Evans to Eugene Williams dated October 29, 1990068620 Letter from (S.) Ronald Fainstein to Brian Beresh regarding DNA testing dated June 23, 1997071326 Statement by victim 10 dated April 2, 1980
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 20, 2005Larry Fisher077570 News Articles “Fisher under Microscope” dated July 19, 1997077786 News Article “Fisher denies murdering Miller” dated March 03, 1992103026 Lab report authored by Patricia Alain142451 Reports of Michael Robinson (re: Polygraph examination of Larry Fisher)156204 Information charging Larry Fisher with assault of victim 10159104 Notice of Motion re: Application For Order Granting Larry Fisher Leave to Intervene in the SCC Reference174222 Letter Roche Biomedical Laboratories to Mr. Fainstein re DNA dated April 6, 1992H206861 Testimony of Brett Morgan before Supreme Court of Canada227343 News article “Rapist on Run, again”227381 News articles “Rapist Fisher unable to escape from his past”229773 News article “DNA clears Milgaard” dated July 19, 1997230215 Letter from Brian Beresh to James Lockyer dated May 16, 1997230217 Letter from James Lockyer to Brian Beresh dated 0May 20, 1997230219 Letter from James Lockyer to Brian Beresh dated May 16, 1997268705 Letter from Beresh to Fainstein re : Larry Fisher dated February 14, 1995284281 Memo to file, from EF Williams, re David Milgaard - Proposed interview of Larry Earl Fisher dated July 5,
1990289523 Letter from Brian Beresh to Ron Fainstein dated June 24, 1997315255 Transcript of Brian William Dodge at Larry Fisher Preliminary Inquiry321340 Statement of Roderick McIvor, taken on dated January 16, 1992322475 Affidavit of Dr. Peter Davison re: DNA sample of Fisher dated March 13, 1992
September 21, 2005Larry Fisher Continued
September 21, 2005Cliff Pambrun012090 Handwritten statement of Clifford Pambrun dated March 10, 1990022849 Statement of Clifford Pambrun dated March 31, 1993049561 Continuation report dated April 16, 1993
072939 Taped interview of Cliff Pambrun265185 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard, Linda Fisher and Paul Henderson301895 Can Say of Cliff Pambrun331783 Pambrun Family Tree
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 21, 2005Anita Pambrun043661 Letter from Unknown to Larry Fisher dated May 29, 1970
September 21, 2005Bill Simington045146 Continuation report dated June 10, 1993051295 Continuation report re: Flicker dated June 15, 1993061262 Memo from Murray Sawatsky and M. Johnston to Unknown dated June 18, 1993
September 21, 2005Roy Pambrun049653 Continuation report dated April 29, 1993050603 Statement of Linda Fisher dated March 10, 1990056639 Investigation report authored by Rick Pearson dated December 30, 1991081117 Task Report re. locating and interviewing Pambruns dated August 29, 1997
September 22, 2005Arnold Poitras035787 RCMP Continuation report regarding Poitras dated June 28, 1993035781 RCMP Continuation report regarding Poitras dated June 28, 1993
September 22, 2005Ken Wagner039633 RCMP Continuation Report re. Ken Wagner dated April 5, 1993
September 22, 2005Sylvia Poitras009691 Affidavit of Sylvia Poitras dated November 28, 1991
September 26, 2005Linda Fisher003733 News article “$2,000 reward offered in local stabbing death” dated February 3, 1969011984 Correctional Service Canada Community Assessment report dated December 21, 1984020186 Miscellaneous Material - Letter From Larry Fisher To Linda Fisher undated025945 News Release entitled “Murder - $2,000 Reward”
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 26, 2005 - ContinuedLinda Fisher034536 RCMP Continuation report re. McGittigan dated March 5, 1993049045 RCMP Continuation report re. news broadcasts103521 Statement of Linda Fisher dated August 28th 1980155678 Letter from Larry Fisher to Linda Fisher dated June 3159706 News Release regarding $10,000 reward159712 News article “Milgaard Photos distributed” dated August 28, 1980179141 Memo to file by David Asper dated December 12, 1991214160 News article “Women given warning” December 14, 1968285242 Taped interview of Rose Cote dated October 28, 1999
September 27, 2005Linda Fisher 001140 Letter from Hersh Wolch and David Asper to Eugene Williams dated January 10, 1990001919 Letter from D.M. Montague to Eugene Williams dated March 22, 1990004923 Statement of Bryan Wright dated March 20, 1990009086 Memo to file by Eugene Williams dated February 28, 1990010035 Letter from David Asper to Eugene Williams dated June 12, 1990012076 Statement of Clifford Pambrun dated March 21, 1990016114 Memo to file by Eugene Williams dated March 12, 1990016133 Memo to file by Eugene Williams dated February 28, 1990020199 Affidavit of Victim 17 dated November 28, 1991020262 Affidavit of Tim Naumetz dated November 28, 1991032373 Affidavit of Victim 19 dated November 28, 1991043509 Linda Fisher Transcript - Supreme Court of Canada043662 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard, Paul Henderson and Linda Fisher048717 Audio Tape regarding Linda Fisher048718 Audio Tape regarding Linda Fisher048855 News articles “Linda Fisher not sure if identity of killer will ever be known” dated April 15, 1992050467 Letter from David Asper to Eugene Williams dated March 15, 1990062143 Statement of Linda Fisher dated March 11, 1990076270 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard, Paul Henderson and Linda Fisher101298 Statement of Linda Fisher dated March 10, 1990159188 Letter from David Asper to Linda Fisher dated February 27, 1992178850 Memo from David Asper to Hersh Wolch dated March 15, 1990
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 27, 2005 - ContinuedLinda Fisher 185851 Interviews with Jake Ketler, Lorne Huff, and Linda Fisher216822 News Article “Ex-Husband went white at Mention of Killing” undated230110 Video Cassette - The Shirley Show255449 RCMP Continuation report re. Linda Fisher dated April 19, 1993312090 Testimony of Linda Fisher - Larry Fisher Trial314695 Testimony of Linda Fisher - Larry Fisher Preliminary Inquiry325006 News article “Ex-husband killed Miller, woman says” dated June 22, 1990
September 28, 2005Linda Fisher 312187 Testimony of Linda Fisher - Fisher Trial056743 Pearson Occurrence Report088019 Can Say Statement and miscellaneous DNA documentation289938 Forensic Laboratory Report by Anne-Elizabeth Charland dated January 13, 1998
September 28, 2005Bryan Wright 045215 RCMP Continuation Report regarding Bryan Wright
October 2005
October 3, 2005T.D.R. Caldwell039103 News article “Women given warning” dated December 14, 1968039068 News article “Killer possible rapist” dated February 4, 1969009295 Reward Poster dated February 14, 1969007063 Letter from Calvin Tallis to T.D.R. Caldwell dated June 10, 1969007064 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Calvin Tallis dated June 23, 1969007065 Letter from Calvin Tallis to T.D.R. Caldwell dated June 25, 1969007062 Handwritten notes of T.D.R. Caldwell007059 Letter from J. Forbes to T.D.R. Caldwell dated July 8, 1969331789 File Folder - Milgaard #1007081 Handwritten notes of T.D.R. Caldwell
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageOctober 3, 2005 - ContinuedT.D.R. Caldwell331790 File Folder - Milgaard #2009371 File Folder - Milgaard #3331786 File Folder - Milgaard #4331788 File Folder - Milgaard #5331791 File Folder - Milgaard #6331785 File Folder - Meeting File006301 Statements taken on the Gail Miller case
October 4, 2005T.D.R. Caldwell003847 Handwritten note - author and date unknown006369 Statement of Orlee Leshne dated January 31, 1969006373 Statement of George Wienmeyer dated February 4, 1969006674 Exhibit summary007011 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to C.F. Tallis dated September 9, 1969007014 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell dated August 18, 1969007021 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell007022 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell dated March 9, 1969007023 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell007024 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell007025 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell dated August 29, 1969007026 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell dated August 27, 1969007027 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell007028 Investigation report by Elmer Ullrich dated August 26, 1969007030 Affidavit of T.D.R. Caldwell007035 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell dated August 22, 1969007037 Letter from Calvin Tallis to T.D.R. Caldwell dated August 21, 1969007038 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Calvin Tallis dated August 20, 1969007039 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell dated August 17, 1969007040 Letter from B.B. Weaver to J.A. Wood dated July 1, 1969007042 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Calvin Tallis dated August 15, 1969007045 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell dated August 11, 1969007049 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell dated August 7, 1969009226 RCMP Investigation report dated June 7, 1969
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageOctober 4, 2005 - ContinuedT.D.R. Caldwell009227 Report by B.B. Weaver dated June 11, 1969009431 Report entitled “Re: List of exhibits and continuity”044549 List of Witnesses045348 Statement of Edward Schellenberg dated December 14, 1993048305 Memo by Calvin Tallis dated September 8, 1969
October 5, 2005T.D.R. Caldwell 002096 Various investigation reports by McCorriston and Mackie006400 Statement of Donna Friesen dated February 4, 1969006917 Handwritten note from T.D.R. Caldwell006817A Invoice from Calgary police
Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to A.S. Boyd dated October 2, 1969006920 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell006938 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell006945 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to A.S. Boyd dated January 12, 1970006946 Subpoena to a Witness dated January 13, 1970006947 Letter from M.M.S. To T.D.R. Caldwell dated January 1, 1970006948 Letter from M.M.S. To T.D.R. Caldwell dated January 12, 1970006949 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell006950 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell006951 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell006952 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell006953 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell006959 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell006960 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to James Kettles dated January 6, 1970006963 Letter From T.D.R. Caldwell To James Kettles dated December 9, 1969006971 Subpoena to a Witness dated December 8, 1969006973A Invoice from City of Calgary006974 Letter from J. Forbes to T.D.R. Caldwell dated September 24, 1969006975 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to R.S. Meldrum dated September 16, 1969006978 Handwritten note by T.D.R. Caldwell dated September 16, 1969,006980 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell007010 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell008258 Testimony of Thor Kliev - Milgaard Preliminary Inquiry
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageOctober 5, 2005 - ContinuedT.D.R. Caldwell 008358 Index to prosecution witnesses009298 Letter from Joesph Penkala to RCMP Ottawa dated February 5, 1969032345 Investigation report by R. Mildner dated September 1, 1970
October 6, 2005T.D.R. Caldwell 006895 Letter from James Kettles to T.D.R. Caldwell dated January 15, 1970006901 Telex dated January 23, 1970006904 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell006907 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell006910 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell006911 Telex dated January 20, 1970006912 Telex dated January 20, 1970006913 Letter from A.S. Boyd to T.D.R. Caldwell dated January 19, 1970006915 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell006961 Subpoena to Robert Rasmussen and Art Roberts dated January 6, 1970007072 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell007073 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell007074 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Cal Tallis dated January 15, 1970007076 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Cal Tallis dated January 12, 1970007078 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell007079 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell007084 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell007258 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell007311 Closing address of Calvin Tallis009372 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell039137 News article “Was damning testimony considered?” dated January 25, 1992210858 Transcript of T.D.R Caldwell’s Opening Address at Milgaard Trial267924 Milgaard indictment dated January 9, 1970
October 24, 2005T.D.R. Caldwell006175 Charge to the Jury by Justice Bence dated January 30, 1970006809 Handwritten notes of T.D.R. Caldwell039133 News article “Witness quoted at trial as saying she saw Milgaard stabbing woman” dated January 22, 1970
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageOctober 25, 2005Commissioner’s Remarks332020 News transcript “David Milgaard says he has no plans to appear at inquiry” dated October 24, 2005332022 News transcript “Milgaard speaking out in Saskatoon today - Does not want to testify at inquiry” dated
October 24, 2005332024 News transcript “David Milgaard says he doesn’t want to testify at inquiry examining his case” dated
October 24, 2005332026 News transcript “David Milgaard back in Saskatoon - Drawing attention to flaws in justice system. Doesn’t
want to testify” dated October 24, 2005
October 25, 2005T.D.R. Caldwell000263 Report on Investigation into Saskatoon City Police Force retention of files006762 Letter from Gerald McCorristan to J.G. Kettles dated June 2, 1969006764 Letter from Unknown to J.G. Kettles dated June 2, 1969006824 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to T.G. Street dated June 14, 1972006845 Letter from I.M. McDonald to T.D.R. Caldwell dated June 5, 1972006847 Handwritten notes by T.D.R. Caldwell dated February 23, 1972006849 Letter from I.M. McDonald to T.D.R. Caldwell dated February 13, 1970006850 Letter from Serge Kujawa to T.D.R. Caldwell dated May 12, 1971006851 Notice of Appeal006859 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Serge Kujawa dated May 3, 1971006864 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Art Roberts dated February 17, 1970006884 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to James G. Kettles dated February 12, 1970006886 Report on Completed Cases by T.D.R. Caldwell dated February 12, 1970009340 Judgment of the Court of Appeal re. Milgaard069225 Exhibit List105629 Subpoena to Witness - Dr. Ian McDonald - dated July 8, 1969
October 26, 2005T.D.R. Caldwell003987 Letter from Robert Mitchell to Hersh Wolch dated April 22, 1992006822 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Nancy Flintoft Meronek dated August 15, 1977006830 Letter From Nancy Flintoft Meronek to T.D.R. Caldwell dated August 5, 1977006831 Letter From Nancy Flintoft Meronek to I.M. McDonald dated August 5, 1977006832 Letter From W.R. Outerbridge to T.D.R. Caldwell dated October 11, 1974006833 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to W.R. Outerbridge dated September 27, 1974
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageOctober 26, 2005 - ContinuedT.D.R. Caldwell006837 Telephone message006839 Letter from T.G. Street to T.D.R. Caldwell dated June 20, 1972016105 Memo to file by Eugene Williams dated October 23, 1989016111 Memo to file by Eugene Williams dated August 29, 1990026935 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Robert W. Mitchell dated April 20, 1992026968 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Robert W. Mitchell dated September 8, 1992026996 Letter from Robert W. Mitchell to Helen Adams dated July 17, 1992027172 Memo to file by Ellen J Gunn dated October 23, 1989048705 Audio Tape - T.D.R. Caldwell and Peter Carlyle-Gordge050033 Transcript of conversation between T.D.R. Caldwell and Peter Carlyle-Gordge054119 CBC “Sunday Morning” Telecast With Peter Leo112584 Memo to file by Eugene Williams dated February 28th 1990150975 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Eugene Williams dated October 25, 1989150983 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Eugene Williams dated October 31, 1989164582 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Allan Fineblit dated April 10, 1991167995 Handwritten transcript of conversation between T.D.R. Caldwell and Peter Carlyle-Gordge174037 Police notes from T.D.R. Caldwell dictated from files by Peter Carlyle-Gordge182381 Handwritten letter from David Milgaard to Hersh Wolch dated September 20, 1986216040 Letter from Anthony Merchant to Bob Caldwell dated May 26, 1981216052 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Anthony Merchant dated June 18, 1981225006 Transcript of audio tape301002 Fax from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated March 11, 1992325653 Taped conversation between Peter Carlyle-Gordge and T.D.R. Caldwell331926 Handwritten notes dated February 2, 1981
October 27, 2005T.D.R. Caldwell004732 News article “Police queried P.A. inmate: Milgaard’s mom” dated May 16, 1990004745 News article “Ex-prosecutor helping probe Milgaard case” dated August 29, 1990010056 Letter from David Asper to Doug Lewis dated August 29, 1989022161 RCMP interview with Mr. Caldwell dated July 21, 1993037976 Audio tape A of RCMP interview with Mr. Caldwell037977 Audio tape B of RCMP interview with Mr. Caldwell048306 Letter from Greg to Joyce Milgaard dated September 16, 1992050111 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Silas Halyk dated June 23, 1993
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageOctober 27, 2005 - ContinuedT.D.R. Caldwell061090 Facsimile from Murray Sawatsky to Bruce Fraser dated May 4, 1993061091 Letter from Diane Harms to Murray Sawatsky dated May 3, 1993061221 Letter from Silas Halyk to Murray Sawatsky dated May 6, 1993061236 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Silas Halyk dated May 11, 1993061256 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Murray Sawatsky dated June 15, 1993077806 News article “Lawyers ask why Milgaard wasn’t freed in 1970” dated April 18, 1992077811 News article “New evidence available on missing files: lawyers” dated April 1992162465 Letter to Joyce Milgaard from David Asper with release dated September 9, 1992163061 Letter from David Asper to Sandra Bartlett dated December 28, 1988225007 Letter from Sandra Bartlett to David Asper dated May 1, 1989
October 31, 2005T.D.R. Caldwell 332053 Memo to file by Eugene Williams dated March 15, 1990061370 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Silas Halyk dated September 9, 1993053728 Letter from Silas Halyk to Murray Sawatsky dated September 23, 1993039104 Handwritten notes of Robert Bruce045409 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to T.D.R. Caldwell dated November 12, 1993045403 Letter from Silas Halyk to Murray Sawatsky dated November 24, 1993032805 Report of Alberta Justice044864 RCMP continuation report re. Tallis dated April 29, 1993332042 Handwritten notes of T.D.R. Caldwell332045 Letter from Peter Carlyle-Gordge to T.D.R. Caldwell dated February 22332044 Letter from Peter Carlyle-Gordge to T.D.R. Caldwell dated March 6, 1983332049 Handwritten notes of T.D.R. Caldwell149733 Examination for discovery of T.D.R. Caldwell by Greg Rodin; Volume I149836 Examination for discovery of T.D.R. Caldwell by Greg Rodin; Volume II025155 Investigation report by Raymond Mackie dated April 7, 1969150022 Examination for discovery of T.D.R. Caldwell by Greg Rodin; Volume III331550 Book entitled “When Justice Fails, The David Milgaard Story” by Carl Karp and Cecil Rosner269317 Book entitled “A Mother’s Story”054461 Report entitled “A Portrait of a Canadian injustice” by VOICE dated August 1991040534 Fact sheet entitled “Why there must be an Inquiry into the David Milgaard case” by the David Milgaard
Support Group
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageOctober 31, 2005 - ContinuedT.D.R. Caldwell 048350 Miscellaneous Points to Remember - Fisher170404 An Overview and Analysis of David Milgaard’s Civil Claim Against T.D.R. Caldwell332039 Press Release on behalf of Serge Kujawa and T.D.R. Caldwell dated July 21, 1997
November 2005
November 1, 2005T.D.R. Caldwell332055 Booklet entitled “Outline of Canada’s Parole System for Judges, magistrates and police”004343 News article “Innocent? Who Cares?” dated January 12, 1991004366 News article “Opinions mixed on Fisher case” dated September 14, 1991
November 2, 2005T.D.R. Caldwell054088 Letter from Cal Tallis to Boyd dated November 14, 1969020466 Address to the Jury by T.D.R. Caldwell006846 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Mr. and Mrs. Miller dated February 7, 1972054411 News article “Melnyk given six months” dated February 9, 1970
November 3, 2005T.D.R. Caldwell067384 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to National Parole Board dated June 14, 1972001506 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Calvin Tallis dated August 15, 1969001509 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Calvin Tallis dated September 9, 1969078510 Video re-enactment dated 1991 presented at the Supreme Court of Canada Reference158495 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Supreme Court of Canada dated January 14, 1992325166 Psychiatric File on David Milgaard325155 Facsimile cover page from Dr. Ian McDonald to Eric Malling dated February 7, 1989325157 Letter from Harry Emson to Dean McDonald dated February 3, 1989325159 Letter from James Ferris to Hersh Wolch dated September 13, 1988325194 Case Summary Medical Records of David Milgaard dated January 22, 1979
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageNovember 7, 2005T.D.R. Caldwell004204 Transcript of press conference of David Milgaard, Joyce Milgaard and Hersh Wolch dated September 19,
1992009289 Letter from Cal Tallis to T.D.R. Caldwell dated June 10, 1969324683 Letter from Joseph Penkala to F.M. Kerr dated April 21, 1969332085 Reported decision on William Stinchcombe v. Regina (SCC)
November 8, 2005T.D.R. Caldwell009423 Handwritten note, undated006307 Handwritten statement of David Milgaard dated April 18, 1969006835 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to William Outerbridge dated September 27, 1974153446 Transcript of CTV National News dated October 15, 1989004820 News article “Milgaard’s mom sure he’ll be freed” dated October 20, 1989004815 News article “Lawyer digs up more data to bolster Milgaard request” dated March 15, 1990019987 Case on Reference - Volume XXIII - Miscellaneous Materials157294 Letter from David Asper to Rob Frater dated January 29, 1992044621 Continuation report regarding McDonald dated February 10, 1993
November 9, 2005T.D.R. Caldwell006728 News article “The Milgaard Case: Was Justice Served?” dated May 15, 1990009281 Letter from J.A. Juno To Saskatoon City Police, re David Milgaard - murder dated June 2, 1969053156 Letter from RCMP to Roy Romanow057439 News article “Two Milgaard witnesses paid, lawyer suggests” dated August 21, 1991071707 Report, undated re: Ronald Wilson Statements148547 Notice of Discontinuance dated May 20, 1999332361 News article “Conflict of interest alleged in Milgaard review” dated August 30, 1990 332387 Handwritten notes regarding Larry and Linda Fisher, dated March 2, 1990332399 Handwritten notes regarding Larry and Linda Fisher, dated March, 1990332557 News article “Milgaard renews call for public inquiry” dated March 31, 1993332558 News article “The Milgaard Case: Was Justice Served?” undated
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageNovember 9, 2005Rick Pearson008379 Letter From Eugene Williams To Sgt. Pearson dated March 8, 1990004916 Statement of Linda Fisher dated March 14, 1990058211 Rick Pearson notebook332520 Appendices “A” to “XXX” Referred in in Richard Pearson’s Investigation Reports332525 Rick Pearson Chronology of Events332532 Rick Pearson Outline332535 Notebook #1 - Page Ranges332553 List of Appendices attached to investigation reports by Rick Pearson
November 10, 2005Rick Pearson001809 Letter from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated April 2, 1990001817 Letter from David Asper to Rick Pearson dated April 25, 1990001918 Letter from G. McCorriston to Rick Pearson dated March 26, 1990004925 Statement of Linda Fisher dated March 10, 1990004930 Statement of Linda Fisher dated March 24, 1990009232 Investigation report by M. H. Bennett dated February 3, 1969010045 Letter from David Asper to Eugene Williams dated April 2, 1990015896 News article “Lawyer digs up more data to bolster Milgaard request” dated March 15, 1990057213 Letter from Stephen Carter to Rick Pearson dated May 1, 1990057214 Letter from Stephen Carter to Rick Pearson dated April 24, 1990152870 Statement of Barbara Best dated February 16, 1969155610 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Eugene Williams dated March 16, 1990159869 News article “RCMP reopen case” dated May 12, 1980284335 Letter from Stephen Carter to Rick Pearson dated May 16, 1990
November 21, 2005Commission Counsel remarks regarding David Milgaard’s attendance332559 Undertaking of David Milgaard dated November 17, 2005
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageNovember 21, 2005Rick Pearson001907 Letter from Rick Pearson to Warden Graceffo dated July 10, 1990015803 Letter from Stephen Carter to Rick Pearson, dated June 11, 1990 with attachments067324 Facsimile cover page from Rick Pearson to RCMP dated May 31, 1990151310 RCMP Investigation Report by Rick Pearson dated June 26, 1990301116 Statement of Celine Armstrong dated June 21, 1990
November 22, 2005Rick Pearson000488 Letter from Mike Burns to Rick Pearson dated July 17, 1990001773 Various documents regarding Larry Fisher and sexual assaults002619 Statement of Estelle Cadrain dated September 12, 1990008400 Various documents and letters regarding David Milgaard011903 Report from Rick Pearson to RCMP dated September 12, 1991011905 Report from Rick Pearson to RCMP dated September 19, 1991016122 RCMP transit slip from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated July 16, 1990016129 Letter from Eugene Williams to Rick Pearson dated August 16, 1990016131 Memorandum to file by Eugene Williams dated August 22, 1990056656 RCMP Investigation report by Rick Pearson dated September 23, 1991058291 Notebooks #3 and #4 of Rick Pearson067315 Letter from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated December 17, 1990067323 Memorandum from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated August 16, 1990226932 News article “U.S. man begins new bid to reopen murder case” dated August 17, 1991325149 News article “Milgaard said clearly innocent” dated August 17, 1991332560 Statement of Kenneth Cadrain dated July 18, 1990
November 23, 2005Rick Pearson 001803 Letter from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated November 20, 1991001805 Privy Council Order dated November 28, 1991001888 Memorandum by Rick Pearson dated November 8, 1991002077 Letter from Patrick Alberts to Rick Pearson dated September 4, 1991008396 Memo by D.G. Rudderham dated October 17, 1991008644 Statement of Assault Victim #2008646 Letter from Rick Pearson to Pieter de Vink dated December 13, 1991009033 Facsimile and fact analysis regarding sexual assault victims
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageNovember 23, 2005 - ContinuedRick Pearson 011861 RCMP investigation report by Rick Pearson dated October 16, 1991012031 Various documents regarding Victim #14012038 Memo by Doug Egan dated November 21, 1991012050 Various documents from R.Huber to Esterhazy RCMP012058 Statement of Victim #14012065 Facsimile from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated October 29, 1991012073 Memorandum to file by Eugene Williams dated November 1, 1991016241 RCMP Investigation Report by F. Goodman056537 News article “Woman Stabbed” dated May 22, 1968056538 News article “Woman Stabbing Victim” dated May 15, 1968058031 Facsimile from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated October 31, 1991058092 Facsimile from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated October 23, 1991058371 Notebooks #5 and #6 of Rick Pearson067075 Letter from Brian Beresh to Eugene Williams dated January 29, 1992067076 Letter from Eugene Williams to Brian Beresh dated January 29, 1992114855 Facsimile from Rick Pearson to RCMP Ottawa dated September 23, 1991222196 Paul Henderson summary of interview with Victim #14
November 24, 2005Rick Pearson 001900 Forensic Labratory Report dated October 1, 1991008721 Taped statement of Bernhard Dozenko dated January 10, 1992008818 Statement of T.D.R. Caldwell dated March 11, 1992056409 Facsimile from Rick Pearson to Earl Levy dated December 30, 1991056618 RCMP Investigation reports of Rick Pearson057203 Letter from David Asper to Rick Pearson dated January 17, 1992057204 Letter from Rick Pearson to David Asper dated January 14, 1992057205 Letter from David Asper to Rick Pearson dated January 8, 1992057629 Car Theory - Larry Fisher057806 Memorandum from Brent Ostrum to Rick Pearson dated November 18, 1991057848 RCMP continuation report by Virginia Dowler dated 1992057865 Memorandum by Virginia Dowler dated January 22, 1992067143 Facsimile from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated January 14, 1992067144 Facsimile from W. MacKenzie to Rick Pearson dated January 13, 1992
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageNovember 24, 2005 - ContinuedRick Pearson 067169 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to Rick Pearson dated March 10, 1992067238 Letter from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated January 20, 1992159391 Letter from Rick Pearson to David Asper dated December 30, 1991
November 28, 2005Rick Pearson004064 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Kim Campbell with attached statement dated September 16, 1992004193 Various documents regarding Mike Breckenridge009093 Various documents regarding Victim #14047110 Memorandum to file from Doug Egan dated September 18, 1992054856 Joyce Milgaard and Hersh Wolch press conference dated September 19, 1992057344 Handwritten notes dated October 8, 1992057604 Facsimile from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated September 22, 1992058615 Rick Pearson Notebook060842 RCMP Continuation Report regarding obstruction of justice dated October 8, 1992060875 Memorandum from Rick Pearson dated October 1, 1992060879 RCMP Facsimile dated September 28, 1992060880 Letter from R.W. Wass to Richard Quinney dated September 28, 1992060882 Memorandum by R.W. Wass dated October 1, 1992060893 Memorandum by Doug Egan dated October 13, 1992082069 RCMP Briefing Note dated February 5, 1998117922 Various documents regarding David Milgaard dated 1992166500 Statement of Mike Breckenridge dated May 1992
November 29, 2005Rick Pearson001783 Letter and attachments from Eugene Williams to Rick Pearson dated May 3, 1991004416 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Kim Campbell dated April 25, 1991008901 Larry Fisher Car Theory prepared by Rick Pearson010052 Letter from David Asper to Eugene Williams dated February 28, 1990044769 Centurion Ministries report dated December 1990009587 Affidavit of Joyce Milgaard dated February 29, 1992062884 RCMP Investigation report by Rick Pearson dated April 29, 1992332943 News article “Secrecy hampered conviction review: witness” dated November 11, 2005
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageNovember 30, 2005Tony Merchant 012874 Letter from Tony Merchant to National Parole Board dated October 11, 1983012897 Letter from Tony Merchant to National Parole Board dated May 16, 1983028337 Parole Board Members Comments dated June 9, 1983126046 Letter from Andree Morissette to Tony Merchant dated May 26, 1983156673 Letter and various documents from David Milgaard to Tony Merchant dated May 13, 1981173964 Transcript of taped conversation between Joyce Milgaard and Tony Merchant dated May 1981182263 Letter from David Milgaard to Tony Merchant dated June 14, 1983182373 Letter from David Milgaard to Hersh Wolch dated February 27, 1987183287 Letter from R.B. Samuel to Tony Merchant dated October 25, 1983183405 Letter from Tony Merchant to David Milgaard dated August 15, 1983183639 Letter from Tony Merchant to David Milgaard dated December 10, 1982213623 Letter from Tony Merchant to Cal Tallis dated July 13, 1982213626 Letter from Brenda to Tony Merchant dated September 18, 1981213628 Handwritten notes of Tony Merchant dated November 29213635 Various letters and documents by Tony Merchant216045 Letter from Tony Merchant to Peter Carlyle-Gordge dated June 3, 1981216050 Letter from Tony Merchant to Cal Tallis dated June 25, 1981216051 Letter from Larry Leslie to Tony Merchant dated June 10, 1981216054 Letter from Tony Merchant to Dr. Messer dated July 23, 1981216060 Letter from K. Howland to Tony Merchant dated September 18, 1981216062 Letter from Larry Leslie to Tony Merchant dated November 20, 1981216063 Letter from Brenda to Tony Merchant dated November 24, 1981216085 Letter from H. Shannon to Tony Merchant dated February 9, 1983216088 Letter from Tony Merchant to Roger Renaud dated March 3, 1983216090 Letter from Roger Renaud to Tony Merchant dated February 10, 1983216102 Various handwritten notes216121 Letter from Tony Merchant to Howard Shannon dated December 1, 1983216123 Letter from Tony Merchant to Howard Shannon dated February 27, 1984216144 Letter from Tony Merchant to Hersh Wolch dated February 13, 1992217482 Letter from David Milgaard to Tony Merchant dated February 8, 1982219492 Letter from Joyce Milgaard to Tony Merchant dated March 1, 1982219493 Letter from Tony Merchant to David Milgaard dated August 26, 1985219511 Letter from Tony Merchant to Joyce Milgaard dated January 20, 1983219526 Letter from Tony Merchant to Joyce Milgaard dated July 20, 1983
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageNovember 30, 2005 - ContinuedTony Merchant 219528 Letter from Tony Merchant to Court of Appeal dated September 29, 1982219529 Letter from Tony Merchant to Larry Leslie dated September 29, 1982219531 Letter from Tony Merchant to Joyce Milgaard dated May 26, 1981219532 Letter from Tony Merchant to Howard Shannon dated June 16, 1983219537 Letter from Tony Merchant to Howard Shannon dated October 25, 1983219539 Letter from Tony Merchant to Joyce Milgaard dated November 14, 1983331214 RCMP interview of Joyce Milgaard dated February 25, 1993332564 Handwritten notes dated April 28332565 Letter from Peter Carlyle-Gordge to Tony Merchant dated May 15, 1981332571 Letter from Tony Merchant to Justice Tallis dated June 8, 1981332575 Letter from Tony Merchant to Howard Shannon dated June 4, 1982332589 Handwritten memo dated July 29, 1982332595 Handwritten memo dated August 15, 1983332598 Letter from Tony Merchant to Empire Tracing Ltd. dated October 11, 1983
December 2005
December 1, 2005Tony Merchant106850 Letter from John Gibbon to C. Wright dated August 21, 1981106852 Letter from John Gibbon to Tony Merchant dated September 14, 1981162821 Notes of meeting between Cal Tallis and Tony Merchant dated November 29, 1982216097 Letter from Tony Merchant to Howard Shannon dated June 28, 1983219540 Letter from Tony Merchant to Joyce Milgaard dated November 16, 1983331961 Letter from John Gibbon to Gary Young dated January 6, 1981
December 1, 2005Gary Young048569 Taped statement of an unknown male, taped by Joyce Milgaard153491 Memo dated June 10, 1969 from Calvin Tallis155260 Conference call of David, Joyce, Peter, and lawyer dated January 22, 1981213139 Letter dated January 15, 1981 from Jim & Jackie to Joyce Milgaard224933 Memo re: David Milgaard, August 20, 1969331838 Letter from Gary Young to R.G. Kennedy dated April 11, 1996
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageDecember 1, 2005 - ContinuedGary Young331841 Letter from R.G. Kennedy to Gary Young dated April 1, 1996331857 Letter from Joyce Milgaard to Gary Young dated June 25, 1981331877 Letter from Gary Young to Joyce Milgaard dated May 26, 1981331895 Telephone attendance by Gary Young unknown date331910 Telephone attendance by Gary Young March 11, 1981331911 Letter from Ian Buckwold to Gary Young dated March 11, 1981 331913 Letter from Gary Young to Saskatchewan Hospital, North Battleford dated March 10, 1981331915 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated March 10, 1981331919 Phone message from Ian Buckwold331923 Letter from Ian Buckwold to Gary Young dated February 6, 1981331924 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated February 8, 1981331925 Letter from Gary Young to Ian Buckwold dated February 2, 1981331928 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated January 30, 1981331929 Letter from Gary Young to Dennis Berezowski dated January 30, 1981331930 Telephone attendance by Gary Young dated January 29, 1981331931 Telephone attendance by Gary Young dated January 29, 1981331932 Letter to Gary Young from Chief of Police, Saskatoon dated January 23, 1981331933 Telephone attendance by Gary Young dated January 26, 1981331934 Phone message from Deputy Chief Cory331936 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated January 26, 1981331939 Phone message from Chief Gibbon dated January 23, 1981331940 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated January 22, 1981331941 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated January 22, 1981331942 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated January 22, 1980331944 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated January 21, 1981331947 Letter from Joyce Milgaard to Gary Young dated January 7, 1980331948 Telephone attendance by Gary Young dated January 12, 1981331953 Letter from Gary Young to John Gibbon dated January 17, 1981331956 Phone message from Chief Gibbon dated January 12, 1981331958 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated January 9, 1981331960 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated January 7, 1981331962 Phone message from Terry Matte dated January 6, 1981331963 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated January 6, 1981331965 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated January 5, 1981
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageDecember 1, 2005 - ContinuedGary Young331966 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated January 8, 1980331967 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated December 30, 1980331970 Phone message of Joyce Milgaard dated December 24, 1980331972 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated December 31, 1980331973 Phone message of Chris O’Brien331974 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated December 30, 1980331976 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated December 30, 1980331977 Letter from Joyce Milgaard to Gary Young dated April 20, 1981331989 Memorandum by David Milgaard To Whom It May Concern dated January 21, 1981331991 Newspaper article: All evidence in at murder trial; Mahar not guilty on murder charge by reason of
insanity dated January 16, 1970331992 Letter from Joyce Milgaard to Nichol John dated April 15, 1981332012 Supreme Court Chapter S-19, sections 53 and 54 Gary Young332015 Criminal Reports - Supreme Court of Canada - Reference re Regina v. Truscott332016 Martin’s Criminal Code, 1979 - Powers of Minister of Justice
December 5, 2005Dennis Berezowsky068541 Saskatoon Police Service incident report dated August 12, 1997072952 Memorandum to Frank Stevenson from Dennis Berezowsky dated December 22, 1997077653 News article “Review of evidence continues at Fisher Trial” dated October 23, 1999077836 Order of Mr. Justice Barclay dated November 27, 1997107010 Letter from Ronald Fainstein to Antonio Lamer, undated148030 News entitled “Milgaard fortunate trial exhibits saved” dated July 25, 1997239594 Handwritten notes by Dennis Berezowsky267694 Saskatoon Police Service incident report dated August 13, 1997317070 News article “Court’s exhibit room saw three break-ins” dated October 23, 1999332611 Complete file from Court of Queen’s Bench regarding David Milgaard332942 Listing of exhibits put at Trial
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageDecember 5, 2005Roger Renaud012900 Progress Summary regarding David Milgaard dated May 17, 1983012907 Letter from Howard Shannon to Tony Merchant dated April 20, 1983012908 Letter from Roger Renaud to Tony Merchant dated April 15, 1983012913 Inmate application for temporary absence regarding David Milgaard dated March 3, 1983028340 Community Assessment regarding David Milgaard dated May 3, 1983065350 RCMP Report dated June 2, 1969155237 Transcription of conversation between Howard Shannon and Peter Carlyle-Gordge dated February 3,
1981213479 Letter from David Milgaard to Joyce Milgaard dated September 3, 1982218585 Letter from Roger Renaud to Hersh Wolch dated September 1, 1998
December 6, 2005Dr. Ian McDonald000753 Letter from Dr. McDonald to T.D.R. Caldwell dated June 5, 1972006765 Letter from Herman McDimmitt to James Kettles dated January 3, 1969034527 RCMP Continuation Report dated February 10, 1993039513 Phone Messages for Mr. Caldwell for 1977049715 Witness List for David Milgaard Preliminary Hearing in 1969066541 Invoice from University Hospital dated February 13, 1970162295 Handwritten notes regarding Dr. Ian McDonald
December 6, 2005Howard Shannon216145 Invoice from Tony Merchant to Howard Shannon dated March 15, 1986301318 Various letters regarding reward of $2,000 dated May 19, 1971
December 7, 2005Chris O’Brien022756 RCMP interview with Larry Leslie dated August 3, 1993106845 Letter from John Gibbon to Larry Leslie dated February 11, 1981255121 File Search requisition at Court House dated January 2, 1981302418 Various letters regarding Nichol John; Transcript of conversation between Nichol John, Larry Leslie, Tony
Merchant and Joyce Milgaard dated May 1981331887 Letters and Statements of Account to Joyce Milgaard from Gary Young dated April 1981331927 Handwritten notes dated January 31, 1981
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJanuary 2006
January 16, 2006Peter Carlyle-Gordge003734 News Article - “Killer possible rapist”020446 Book - “Winnipeg 8 - The Ice-cold Hothouse”173877 Transcript of taped telephone conversation between Morris Cerato and Joyce Milgaard dated February 5, 1981212234 Tallis memo to file dated September 8, 1969216058 Letter from Tony Merchant to Howard Shannon, dated October 5, 1981219254 Letter from Lloyd Axworthy to Peter Carlyle-Gordge dated September 1, 1982224961 Notes by Peter Carlyle-Gordge relating to Robert James Rasmussen224963 Notes by Peter Carlyle-Gordge relating to Henry George Diewold224965 Notes by Peter Carlyle-Gordge re. Nichol John224990 Notes by Peter Carlyle-Gordge re. Walter Danchuk301675 Affidavit of David Milgaard sworn November 25, 1986332572 Memorandum from Peter Carlyle-Gordge to Tony Merchant333185 Biography of Peter Carlyle-Gordge dated January 10, 2005
January 17, 2006Peter Carlyle-Gordge022240 Statement of Peter Carlyle-Gordge taken by RCMP dated June 17, 1993039220 RCMP Continuation Report regarding David Asper043477 Summary document, dated May 5, 1969049961 RCMP Continuation report re. Peter Carlyle-Gordge dated May 27, 1993061364 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Peter Carlyle-Gordge dated September 3, 1993110544 Summary document dated May 5, 1969156666 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Peter Carlyle-Gordge dated April 14, 1986156668 Letter from David Asper to Peter Carlyle-Gordge dated October 2, 1989159819 News article “New evidence” letter to the Editor by Peter Carlyle-Gordge dated August 1, 1990159912 News article “A Mother’s Crusade”, dated May 26, 1991162430 Letter from Peter Carlyle-Gordge to David Asper dated June 18, 1986162432 Letter from David Asper to Peter Carlyle-Gordge dated June 5, 1986162433 Letter from Peter Carlyle-Gordge to Hersh Wolch dated April 28, 1984212567 Letter from David Milgaard to Peter Carlyle-Gordge dated October 20, 1986216082 Invoice from Empire Tracing Ltd. to Tony Merchant dated January 18, 1983216086 Invoice from Empire Tracing Ltd. to Tony Merchant dated February 10, 1983
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJanuary 17, 2006 - ContinuedPeter Carlyle-Gordge216089 Letter from Empire Tracing Ltd. to Tony Merchant, dated March 23, 1983219484 Letter From Joyce Milgaard to Anthony Merchant, date unknown229199 News article “Clearing his name tops Milgaard’s list” dated November 29, 1991230175 Audio Tape - Dennis Cadrain and Peter Carlyle-Gordge, dated February 21, 1985230183 Audio Tape - Peter Carlyle-Gordge, dated April 17, 1983230185 Audio Tape - Albert Cadrain and Peter Carlyle-Gordge dated February 18, 1983230193 Audio Tape - T.D.R. Caldwell and Peter Carlyle-Gordge dated March 11, 1983325504 Transcript of telephone conversation between Peter Carlyle-Gordge and Leonard Cadrain332584 Letter from Anthony Merchant to Joyce Milgaard dated February 16, 1983332585 Letter from Anthony Merchant to Empire Skip Tracing dated February 25, 1983332992 Transcript of conversation between Peter Carlyle-Gordge and Mrs. Lietorslotive332997 Transcript of conversation between Peter Carlyle-Gordge and unknown person332999 Transcript of conversation between Peter Carlyle-Gordge and unknown person333001 Transcript of conversation between Peter Carlyle-Gordge and Leonard and Estelle Cadrain333004 Transcript of conversation between Peter Caryle-Gordge and unknown person333005 Transcript between Peter Carlyle-Gordge and Lorne Mahar 333009 Transcript of conversation between Peter Carlyle-Gordge and Dr. Chorney333013 Transcript of conversation between Peter Carlyle-Gordge and Albert Cadrain333016 Transcript of conversation between Peter Carlyle-Gordge and Audrey Boutin333025 Transcript of conversation between Peter Carlyle-Gordge and Mr. Shillington333218 Email from Michael Hughes to Peter Carlyle-Gordge dated November 18, 2005
January 18, 2006Peter Carlyle-Gordge000248 Handwritten Statement of Ronald Wilson by Paul Henderson dated June 4, 1990001542 News article “Milgaard’s mom sure he’ll be freed” dated October 20, 1989023046 Transcript of interview between Hersh Wolch and RCMP dated November 26, 1992025335 Letter from L. Leslie to Eddie Karst dated January 26, 1981046761 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard and Ron Wilson
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJanuary 19, 2006Dr. Colin Merry002094 RCMP Laboratory Report dated February 3, 1992002511 Letter from Patricia Alain to Eugene Williams dated June 12, 1990028652 Letter from James Ferris to Hersh Wolch dated September 13, 1988106948 Letter from Dr. Merry to David Asper dated June 1, 1990155509 Letter from David Asper to Dr. Merry dated May 28, 1990155546 Letter from Dr. Merry to David Asper dated February 18, 1992155549 Letter from Dr. Merry to David Asper dated March 6, 1992165775 Letter from David Asper to Dr. Merry dated February 10, 1992169913 Memorandum to file from David Asper dated May 30, 1990230299 Letter from Dr. Markesteyn to David Asper dated June 4, 1990249782 Forensic lab notes
January 19, 2006Thomas Vanin054574 Letter from John Quinn to Murray Sawatsky dated September 27, 1993223639 Notice of Motion - Vanin v. Wagner dated 1991333242 Service Record for Tom Vanin dated January 16, 2006333243 Case Research - Penkala v. Vanin dated July 18, 1991
January 23, 2006Thomas Vanin000108 Summary of interview and incident - re: Victim 5000184 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Kim Campbell dated August 14, 1991039305 News article “Police can’t find rape files” dated August 29, 1991039314 News article “Saskatoon cops clam up on lost files” dated August 30, 1991061393 Excerpt from Centurion Ministries Report re. Tom Vanin156886 Letter from David Asper to Robinson Investigations dated April 16, 1991156888 Letter from Robinson Investigations to David Asper dated April 26, 1991220357 News article “Blood-on-pants testimony reversed” dated August 22, 1991220383 News article “Missing files ‘damming’” dated August 30, 1991220397 News article “Files on Rapist Missing”, dated August 29, 1991223644 Letter from Chief Joe Penkala to Sgt. Tom Vanin, dated March 25, 1991324934 News article “Milgaard files gone, newspaper claims” dated August 29, 1991327582 News article “Files gone” dated August 29, 1991
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJanuary 24, 2006Thomas Vanin033328 Summary document, undated, author unknown046170 RCMP Continuation report re. David Asper dated January 12, 1994054563 RCMP Continuation report regarding Tom Vanin dated January 20, 1993054577 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Tom Vanin dated September 30, 1993054581 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Ted Priel dated December 7, 1993054583 Letter from Ted Priel to Murray Sawatsky dated November 26, 1993054584 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Ted Priel dated November 19, 1993054585 RCMP Questions re: Tom Vanin054586 RCMP Notebook dated September 1993057206 Letter from Rick Pearson to David Asper dated December 30, 1991060934 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Murray Sawatsky dated December 3, 1992061391 Areas for Discussion During the Interview with S/Sgt Tom Vanin061397 Letter from Ted Priel to Murray Sawatsky dated November 1, 1993077752 News article “Missing files prompt probe” dated September 13, 1991170805 Letter from Tom Vanin to Greg Rodin dated January 19, 1998220387 News article “Bid for retrial” dated September 1, 1991226702 News article “Police Confirm Milgaard files are missing” undated330778 Saskatchewan Police Commission Report on Investigation into Saskatoon City Police Force Retention of
Files relating to Larry Earl Fisher
January 24, 2006Paul Henderson333207 Pamphlet “Seeking Freedom for the Imprisoned Innocent”335014 Chronology of Paul Henderson
January 25, 2006Paul Henderson016475 Statement of Dennis Cadrain by Paul Henderson dated May 26, 1990048385 Transcript of conversation between Paul Henderson, Joyce Milgaard, and David Asper154605 Memo from Paul Henderson to David Asper dated May 26, 1990157552 Draft version of first s.690 application158345 Letter from David Asper to Paul Henderson dated March 26, 1990162387 Memorandum from David Asper to file dated April 6, 1990301838 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard and Paul Henderson
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJanuary 26, 2006Paul Henderson 000189 Report by Centurion Ministries dated April 1991
010127 Affidavit of Joyce Milgaard with attached documents, reports and articles008481 News article “Inmate looks to U.S. for help” dated May 4, 1991040846 Interview of Albert Cadrain by RCMP dated June 2, 1993048344 Summary of interview of Victim #8 dated April 27, 1991049398 Typed notes re. Dennis Cadrain and Paul Henderson dated June 1, 1993054514 Summary of interview of Victim #14 dated May 5, 1991056485 Summary of interview of Victim #8 dated April 24, 1991116218 Letter from Robert Frater to David Asper dated January 28, 1992216811 News article “Milgaard witness says police forced him to lie” dated June 7, 1990216860 News article “Is Canada’s longest-serving prisoner innocent?” dated August 1990220982 News article “Milgaard witness to be interviewed” dated June 8, 1990222203 Summary of interview of Victim #7 dated April 27, 1991327590 News article “Mother still wants re-trial” dated June 25, 1991334936 Transcript of various taped conversations of Joyce Milgaard334970 Transcript of various taped conversations of Joyce Milgaard
January 30, 2006Milgaard Application for AccommodationDr. Patrick Baillie335359 Report of Dr. Baillie to Hersh Wolsh dated January 13, 2006335366 Memorandum from G. Wilson, A. Pringle, A. Fox, C. Knox, E. O’Keeffe and R. Elson to Douglas Hodson,
Q.C. dated January 26, 2006335368 Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Baillie dated January 1, 2006
January 31, 2006Milgaard Application for AccommodationArguments335353 Notice of Motion from Hersh Wolch dated January 16, 2006335379 Letter from Doug Hodson, Q.C. to Hersh Wolch dated October 13, 2004335380 Letter from Aaron Fox to Doug Hodson, Q.C. dated December 5, 2006335381 E-mail from Doug Hodson, Q.C. to All Counsel dated December 13, 2005335382 Letter from Cathy Knox to Doug Hodson, Q.C. dated December 13, 2005335383 Letter from Doug Hodson, Q.C. to Hersh Wolch dated December 16, 2005
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJanuary 31, 2006 - ContinuedMilgaard Application for AccommodationDr. Patrick Baillie000451 Progress Summary regarding David Milgaard dated May 28, 1990004257 News article “Milgaard missing overnight” dated February 18, 1992032534 News article “Left halfway house, Milgaard put in prison” dated February 19, 1992077778 News article “Milgaard back at Stony Mountain Pen” dated February 21, 1992182342 Letter from David Asper to Jack Lautt dated February 24, 1992198515 Transcript of Examination for Discovery of David Milgaard dated May 6, 1996
January 31, 2006 Joel Grymaloski332554 Report of Joel Grymaloski dated November 4, 2005
January 31, 2006Dr. James Ferris333189 Curriculum Vitae re Dr. James Ferris
February 2006
February 1, 2006Dr. James Ferris001548 Transcript of CTV National News Report “Murder case may be reviewed” dated October 15, 1989001585 Affidavit of Hersh Wolch dated November 9, 1987002623 Letter from Murray Brown to S.R. Fainstein dated January 14, 1992004374 Memo from Eugene Williams to Bruce MacFarlane dated August 28, 1990009878 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Chief Justice Lamer dated January 14, 1992025909 News Article “Convict still refuses to admit guilt” dated August 5, 1989041911 Letter from M.J. Sawatsky to Dr. James Ferris with attachments dated May 3, 1993041916 Letter from James Ferris to M.J. Sawatsky dated June 4, 1993048870 News Article “Key evidence in conviction called flawed” dated June 6, 1990061498 Memo from G.D. Bass to Murray Sawatsky dated June 27, 1994068982 Lab Notes re. DNA Analysis155420 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Dr. James Ferris dated July 16, 1987155426 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Dr. Ferris dated October 7, 1988155463 Letter from Peggy Searle to Dr. James Ferris dated January 18, 1988155493 Letter from James Ferris to David Asper dated April 11, 1989155495 Letter from David Asper to James A. J. Ferris dated May 3, 1989
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageFebruary 1, 2006 - ContinuedDr. James Ferris155497 Memo from Patricia Alain to Eugene Williams dated August 8, 1989159867 News article “Coroner reviews Milgaard case” dated May 12, 1990164573 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Allan Finebit of Legal Aid Manitoba dated March 7, 1988182095 Memo to file by David Asper, dated February 26, 1987212178 Address to Jury by Mr. Tallis230046 Video Cassette - STV Good Company interview of Joyce Milgaard dated March 15, 1990230797 RCMP Exhibit Transfer Receipt dated February 3, 1992230988 Letter from Dr James Ferris to Eugene Williams dated April 1, 1992255114 Order to release exhibits by Justice Sirois dated January 11, 1988267809 Letter from Dr. James Ferris to Hersh Wolch dated August 24, 1987277637 Letter from Dr. Ferris to Court of QB dated July 5, 1989277663 Index to trial exhibits277709 Letter from Eugene Williams to Dr James Ferris dated April 10, 1992314131 Transcript of Testimony given by Dr. James Ferris at Larry Fisher Trial, 1999314267 Transcript of Testimony given by Dr. James Ferris at Larry Fisher Prelim, 1998317002 News article “Doctor describes DNA test”, dated October 22, 1999
February 2, 2006Calvin Tallis006763 Letter from Robert B. Barrett to J.G. Kettles dated June 2, 1969006797 Letter from Eddie Karst to J.G. Kettles dated July 3, 1969007063 Letter from Calvin Tallis to T.D.R. Caldwell dated June 10, 1969065355 Letter from Calvin Tallis to Serge Kujawa dated July 7, 1969065407 Account statement from Goldenberg, Taylor, Tallis and Goldenberg dated February 2, 1970065410 Letter from Calvin Tallis to O. Heidgerken dated February 2, 1970065422 Letter from Roy Meldrum dated January 7, 1970065426 Letter from Calvin Tallis to Frank Dickson dated December 19, 1969065483 Letter from Calvin Tallis to Serge Kujawa dated July 7, 1969065484 Letter from Calvin Tallis to Serge Kujawa dated June 10, 1969065492 Account statement from Goldenberg, Taylor, Tallis and Goldenberg dated September 12, 1969066593 Account statement from Goldenberg, Taylor, Tallis and Goldenberg dated November 6, 1970179291 Summary of Preliminary evidence by Tallis 179451 Summary of Preliminary evidence by Tallis 179474 Summary of Preliminary evidence by Tallis 212231 Memo to file by Calvin Tallis dated August 20, 1969
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageFebruary 2, 2006 - ContinuedCalvin Tallis225024 RCMP Lab report dated May 27, 1969 225029 RCMP Lab report dated August 12, 1969225034 RCMP Lab report dated May 21, 1969 225035 Page 2 of RCMP Lab report by Cpl. Molchanko, date unknown335405 Calvin Tallis Chronology of Events by Commission Council335413 The Honourable Calvin F. Tallis (Retired) - Career Highlights335414 Outline of Evidence of Calvin Tallis by Commission Counsel335423 List of file materials Identified by Mr. Tallis - Memorandums 335424 List of file materials Identified by Mr. Tallis - Transcript Summaries335426 List of file materials Identified by Mr. Tallis - Copies of Exhibits and Lab Reports
February 6, 2006Calvin Tallis054248 Saskatoon City Map153079 Statement of David Milgaard dated April 18, 1969168034 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Calvin Tallis dated September 9, 1969333138 Taped version of notebook by David Milgaard dated 1969
February 7, 2006Calvin Tallis006972 Letter from Calvin Tallis to A.S. Boyd dated November 14, 1969031255 Transcript of the address to the Jury by of Calvin Tallis179259 Summary of Albert Cadrain testimony at preliminary hearing by Calvin Tallis
February 8, 2006Calvin Tallis025305 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to A.S. Boyd dated October 2, 1969
February 9, 2006Calvin Tallis008027 Transcript of evidence of Bruce Paynter at Preliminary Hearing, dated August 18, 1969179439 Summary of Preliminary evidence by Tallis
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageFebruary 10, 2006Calvin Tallis002351 Memorandum of Argument filed November 8, 1971025148 Investigation Report by D/Sgt Reid dated March 27, 1969053142 Regina v. Milgaard case research066582 Letter from Calvin Tallis to Legal Aid Committee dated February 9, 1971 066594 Letter from Calvin Tallis to Serge Kujawa dated October 7, 1970 066602 Memo to Serge Kujawa from C. Musk dated September 22, 1970066603 Letter from Calvin Tallis to Serge Kujawa dated September 17, 1970 106111 Investigation report authored by Det.Sawatzky dated January 31, 1969106191 Investigation report authored by Det. Hanson dated February 3, 1969153470 Summation of Calvin Tallis153486 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Calvin Tallis dated May 10, 1989153494 Letter from Calvin Tallis to David Asper dated December 6, 1989153499 Letter from David Asper to Calvin Tallis dated October 18, 1989153506 Letter from Calvin Tallis to David Asper dated April 17, 1990153512 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Calvin Tallis dated August 15, 1990157030 Letter from Eugene Williams to Calvin Tallis dated October 23, 1989157044 Letter from Bruce MacFarlane to Calvin Tallis dated February 23, 1990157236 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Eugene Williams dated January 6, 1992 333322 Memorandum to file by Eugene Williams dated October 23, 1989335386 Memorandum to Bruce MacFarlane from Eugene Williams dated May 11, 1990335388 Memorandum to file from Eugene Williams dated March 27, 1990335402 Letter from Eugene Williams to Calvin Tallis dated December 30, 1991
February 20, 2006Calvin Tallis117084 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Robert Frater attaching Affidavit of Robert Harris and Affidavit of Ian Disbery
dated March 2, 1992153531 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Justice Calvin Tallis dated February 27, 1992333324 Memo to File by Eugene Williams dated October 31, 1989333359 Memo to File by Eugene Williams dated March 13, 1990335401 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Bruce MacFarlane dated December 18, 1991
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageFebruary 21, 2006Calvin Tallis032107 Letter from Lee Corey to Kenneth MacKay dated March 17, 1972057896 Penitentiary Sentence Record for Larry Fisher058828 Decision of Supreme Court of Canada on Milgaard Reference, November 28, 1991333486 Letter from Murray Brown to Eugene Williams dated August 9, 1990
February 21, 2006David Asper335443 Curriculum Vitae of David Asper335465 Outline of Testimony of David Asper335470 Outline of Evidence of David Asper335476 Overview of David Asper’s Evidence335477 Chronology of Events - David Asper
February 22, 2006David Asper162436 Letter from David Milgaard to Hersh Wolch dated January 22, 1986182348 Letter from David Milgaard to 5th Estate dated March 26, 1986213125 Memo from David Asper to Hersh Wolch dated April 28, 1986213127 Letter from Joyce Milgaard to Hersh Wolch dated January 16, 1986218627 Letter from Gordon Stewart to Hersh Wolch dated April 21, 1986333264 Memorandum from Nancy MacKenzie to Records dated February 26, 1986333266 Letter from David Milgaard to John Crosbie dated April 2, 1986333268 Letter from Henry Brown to David Milgaard dated March 11, 1986333272 Letter from David Milgaard to John Crosby dated January 28, 1986335456 Revised Statutes of Canada 1970335463 Revised Statutes of Canada 1985
February 23, 2006David Asper001639 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Crown Prosecutors office dated September 22, 1987112033 News article “Court to accept genetic test” dated August 2, 1987156756 Letter from David Asper to The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal dated November 12, 1986157000 Letter from S.R. Fainstein to David Milgaard dated May 28, 1986162412 Letter from Joyce Milgaard to David Asper dated September 15, 1987162414 Letter from Joyce Milgaard to Hersh Wolch dated July 15, 1987
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageFebruary 23, 2006 - ContinuedDavid Asper162418 Memo from David Asper to Hersh Wolch dated July 3, 1987162420 Memo from David Asper to Hersh Wolch dated November 17, 1986162421 Memo from David Asper to Hersh Wolch dated October 24, 1986162423 Memo from David Asper to Hersh Wolch dated September 8, 1986162888A Letter from David Asper to the Star Phoenix dated November 17, 1986163076 Letter from Gordon Steward to David Asper dated August 5, 1987163101 Letter from David Asper to Hersh Wolch with the Milgaard appeal decision attached dated September 29,
1987164556 Letter from Hersh Wolch to A Fineblit dated November 7, 1986164560 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Harold Pick dated December 19, 1986164564 Letter from Hersh Wolch to A. Fineblit dated November 24, 1986166262 Letter from David Asper to Deborah Hall dated June 23, 1989182082 Memo from Hersh Wolch to David Asper dated December 19, 1988182096 Memo from David Asper to Hersh Wolch dated August 12182097 Memo from David Asper to Hersh Wolch dated September 2182098 Memo from David Asper to Hersh Wolch dated September 15, 1986182120 Phone Message and Handwritten note dated August 11, 1986182122 Memo from David Asper to Hersh Wolch dated February 26, 1987182124 Memo from David Asper to Hersh Wolch dated May 15, 1987204444 Affidavit of Deborah Hall dated November 23, 1986213438 Letter from David Milgaard to David Asper dated November 23, 1986213552 Letter from David Milgaard to Unknown dated July 30, 1986213588 Letter from David Milgaard to Unknown dated September 15, 1986213600 Letter from David Milgaard to Joyce Milgaard213604 Letter from David Milgaard to Joyce Milgaard dated May 28, 1986213821 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Parole Board dated November 26, 1986218938 Letter from David Milgaard to Rysta dated March 19, 1987218953 Draft Application Pursuant to S.617 of the Criminal Code by David Milgaard218964 Memo from Hersh Wolch to David and Heather dated November 7, 1988218972 Letter from David Asper to the Court of Queen’s Bench dated February 23, 1987218974 Letter from David Asper to Susan Martineau dated January 16, 1987218988 Draft affidavit of David Edgar Milgaard222350 A personal statement by David Milgaard331978 Transcript of telephone conversation between Joyce Milgaard and Ron Wilson331993 Transcript of telephone conversation between Joyce Milgaard and Ron Wilson
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageFebruary 24, 2006David Asper001554 Letter from Fred Dehm to Eugene Williams dated June 29, 1989002477 Memo from Patricia Alain to Eugene Williams dated August 8, 1989004868 Letter from Doug Lewis to Hersh Wolch dated February 16, 1989010054 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Eugene Williams dated October 18, 1989032928 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Doug Lewis dated May 2, 1989155490 Letter from David Asper to James Ferris dated March 30,1989157019 Letter from Euguene Williams to David Asper dated October 2, 1989157021 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Eugene Williams dated October 2, 1989157023 Letter from Euguene Williams to Hersh Wolch dated October 11, 1989157780 Draft s.690 application with comments by David Milgaard159886 News article “Guilt haunts juror for 20 years” dated October 18, 1989162407 Memo from Hersh Wolch to David Asper dated April 3, 1989162409 Memo from Heather to David Asper dated April 10, 1989163025 Letter from David Asper to Dan Lett dated May 18, 1989163063 Letter from David Asper to Dan Lett dated April 3, 1989163064 Letter from David Asper to Robin Taylor dated April 19, 1989163065 Letter from David Asper to Steve Bindman dated September 6, 1989163066 Letter from David Asper to Tassie Notar dated September 18, 1989163068 Letter from David Asper to Dan Lett dated Ocotober 18, 1989165287 Letter from David Asper to Fernley Cooney dated October 20, 1989173869 Transcript of taped telephone call of Peter dated March 1983182099 Memo from Hersh Wolch to David Asper dated January 16, 1989182102 Memo from Hersh Wolch to David Asper dated March 13, 1989182104 Memo from Hersh Wolch to David Asper dated June 30, 1986182113 Memo from Hersh Wolch to David Asper and Heather dated March 8, 1989213440 Letter from David Milgaard to Hersh Wolch dated December 22, 1988213762 Letter from Hersh Wolch to David Milgaard dated February 10, 1989213804 Letter from David Asper to David Milgaard dated March 30, 1989213808 Letter from Janet Binks to David Milgaard dated April 3, 1989218743 Letter from Robin Taylor to David Asper dated March 08, 1989219251 Letter from David Asper to Joyce Milgaard dated January 5, 1989220222 News article “Statement sparks new look at murder trial” dated October 22, 1989225037 Letter from Sandra Bartlett to David Milgaard dated September 7, 1989301671 Letter from David Milgaard to Gordon Lewis dated April 19, 1989
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageFebruary 24, 2006 - ContinuedDavid Asper333291 Letter from David Milgaard to the Minister of Justice dated February 23, 1989333294 Letter from David Milgaard to the Minister of Justice undated333314 Memo from Eugene Williams to Bernard Hanssen dated October 16, 1989
February 27, 2006Kenneth MacKay010681 Letter from Ken MacKay to RCMP dated December 10, 1971010683 Letter from Ken MacKay to Larry Fisher dated December 10, 1971010684 Letter from A.C. Ellis to Saskatchewan Attorney General dated November 29, 1971010685 Memo from Serge Kujawa to file dated December 24, 1971010686 Letter from Serge Kujawa to A.E. Blakney dated December 18, 1971010712 Draft reply to letter by Ken MacKay dated March 29, 1971010715 Letter from Lawrence Greenberg to the Saskatchewan Attorney General dated March 12, 1971010716 Letter from Lawrence Greenberg to John Turner dated February 8, 1971010737 Letter from Ken MacKay to Lawrence Greenberg dated March 18, 1971065347 RCMP report by Insp. Riddell dated May 21, 1969065351 Letter from R.J. Ross to the Deputy Attorney General dated June 11, 1969065363 RCMP report by Sgt. Howarth dated August 12, 1969065402 Department of Attorney General’s Office File Cover - No. C16297 - Regina vs. David Edgar Milgaard065403 RCMP report by Cpl Rasmussen dated May 9, 1969065434 Letter from the Deputy Local Registrar to the Deputy Attorney General dated November 7, 1969065439 RCMP report Sgt Howarth dated September 26, 1969065480 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to R.S. Meldrum dated September 16, 1969065481 Report on Complete Cases by T.D.R. Caldwell065485 RCMP report by Cpl MacLachlan dated June 3, 1969066505 Judgment of the Court of Appeal dated January 5, 1971066558 Order Dismissing Appeal by Court of Appeal dated January 5, 1971066564 Letter from Serge Kujawa to T.D.R. Caldwell dated May 12, 1971066565 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Serge Kujawa dated May 03, 1971066572 Letter from Serge Kujawa to James Eremko dated July 30, 1971066604 RCMP report by Cpl Jacques dated July 28, 1970066606 Letter from R.B. Horner to R.S. Meldrum dated May 19, 1970066617 Letter from RCMP to Deputy Registrar dated February 20, 1970066619 Letter from R.B. Horner to R.S. Meldrum dated February 18, 1970
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageFebruary 27, 2006 - ContinuedKenneth MacKay066620 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to R.S. Meldrum dated February 12, 1970335496 Resume of Kenneth MacKay335498 Materials Relating to R. v. Milgaard Apparently in the Possession of the Saskatchewan Attorney General’s
Office335508 Saskatchewan Attorney General’s File re: R. v. Larry Fisher (1971)
February 28, 2006Kenneth MacKay004012 Typed statement of Michael Breckenridge dated May 22, 1992004290 News article “Kujawa comments ‘shocking’” dated December 3, 1991004703 Memo from Ken MacKay to Ellen Gunn dated October 3, 1990004705 Letter from Bruce Miller to Ellen Gunn dated September 24, 1990026633 Letter from Robert Mitchell to Kevin Glass dated February 21, 1992026635 Letter from Robert Mitchell to Kevin Glass dated January 8, 1992034803 RCMP Continuation Report re: Ke MacKay dated March 25, 1993034812 RCMP Continuation Report re: Ken MacKay dated March 25, 1993047242 Letter from Jean Robertson to Unknown dated June 15, 1992047268 High School Diploma of Michael Breckenridge066537 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Kenneth MacKay dated October 31, 1977159537 Letter from Michael Breckenridge to Hersh Wolch dated March 21, 1992160195 News article “Kujawa’s remarks not government view: Mitchell” dated December 4, 1991327360 News article “Milgaard a guilty ‘Kook’ says MLA” dated December 2, 1991334827 Transcript of Press conference by David and Joyce Milgaard dated September 19, 1992335513 Case Material - R.v. Bonisteel
February 28, 2006Serge Kujawa046944 Letter from Serge Kujawa to T.D.R. Caldwell dated May 12, 1971065352 Letter from J. Forbes to T.D.R. Caldwell dated July 9, 1969066543 Letter from Laurent Carr to Mr. Musk dated November 10, 1971066544 Memorandum of Argument of David Milgaard066557 Letter from R. Horner to Serge Kujawadated August 16, 1971066573 Letter from Serge Kujawa to R. Horner dated July 30, 1971066587 Letter from Calvin Tallis to O. Heidgerken dated February 9, 1971066596 Notice of Appeal dated February 10, 1970
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageFebruary 28, 2006 - ContinuedSerge Kujawa066601 Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan Schedule066605 Letter from R. Horner to A. Boyd dated May 28, 1970066621 T.D.R. Caldwell’s Report on Complete Cases332028 Letter from Gail Rommelaere to Garret Wilson Q.C. dated May 31, 2005332029 Employment History Record of Serge Kujawa335511 Summary of Education, Employment and Appointments of Serge Kujawa
March 2006
March 1, 2006Serge Kujawa 004248 News article “Justice hurt, says Kujawa” dated March 9, 1992 004329 News article “Kujawa’s remarks no government view: Mitchell”, dated December 4, 1991004330 News article “Kujawa has lot to learn about justice”004333 News article “Legal battle goes on” dated December 4, 1991004616 News article “Milgaard’s conviction fair: Kujawa” dated August 20, 1991010696 Letter from G.Adamson to Lawrence Greenberg dated February 16, 1971010700 Pre-sentence report respecting Larry Fisher dated May 20, 1971010702 Letter from E. Johnson to W. Morton dated February 18, 1971010704 Psychological record of Larry Fisher010724 Statement of Larry Fisher dated October 22, 1970010739 Information respecting Larry Fisher and Victim #8 dated September 19, 1970 022706 Statement of Serge Kujawa dated June 10, 1993026535 News article “Government Remains Mute” dated April 17, 1990 039000 News article “Police document is revealed” dated February 18, 1992039322 News article “Missing Milgaard files elude probe”, dated December 4, 1991 039563 Transcript of news coverage of Serge Kujawa and David Asper dated April 16, 1992077494 News article “Premier defends conduct of AG’s office” dated August 6, 1997077812 News article “Kujawa defends role in Milgaard case” dated April 22, 1992 077813 News article - “Wolch seeks inquiry, questions Kujawa’s role” dated April 22, 1992160027 News article “Crown didn’t link Milgaard, Fisher” dated April 22, 1991160397 News article “Milgaard lawyers heap scorn on Kujawa” dated April 22, 1992 162260 News article “Cover-up just not possible: Kujawa” dated September 24, 1992 170793 News article “Kujawa explains comments on Milgaard” dated December 3, 1991171295 News article “Kujawa attacks decision” dated April 15, 1992
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageMarch 1, 2006 - ContinuedSerge Kujawa222463 News transcript dated November 29, 1991222980 Letter from John Harvard to Serge Kujawa dated December 3, 1991 227983 News article “Freedom is not enough to Milgaard” dated April 22, 1992228837 News article “After 23 years, Joyce hits paydirt” dated November 30, 1991229084 News article “Joyce Milgaard claims cover-up” dated September 21, 1992229844 News article “MLA condems Milgaard hearing” dated December 4, 1991 230072 Video Cassette - David Asprer and Serge Kujawa dated April 1992230119 Video Cassette - David Milgaard dated 1992327885 News transcript “Serge Kujawa is brushing aside promises of new evidence in the David Milgaard affair”,
dated September 18, 1992328178 News article “Milgaard’s lawyer asked about MLA’s role” dated April 22, 1992328294 News transcript “Serge Kujawa and David Asper debate Milgaard review process” dated April 16, 1992330061 News transcript “Another apology for David Milgaard: This time from Serge Kujawa and Bob Caldwell”,
dated July 21, 1997334776 Letters from Hersh Wolch to Kim Campbell and Bob Mitchell dated April 20, 1992
March 2, 2006Serge Kujawa 004451 Letter from Fred Dehm to Murray Brown dated May 5, 1992033005 Memo from Murray Brown to John Whyte dated July 21, 1997042956 Letter from Murray Brown to Robert Mitchell dated December 5, 1991335536 Chapter 10 of book entitled - “Kim Campbell - Time and Chance”
April 2006
April 17, 2006David Asper025656 Letter from David Asper to Eugene Williams with attached report dated February 28, 1990157037 Letter from Eugene Williams to Hersh Wolch dated January 16, 1990157051 Letter from Eugene Williams to David Asper dated March 5, 1990163078 Letter from David Asper to Maureen Johns dated January 23, 1990164584 Letter from David Asper to Allen Fineblit dated January 4, 1990182126 Memorandum from Lori to Hersh Wolch dated March 1, 1990212960 Letter from John Harvard to Doug Lewis dated January 16, 1990226241 Letter from David Asper to Eugene Williams dated January 23, 1990
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageApril 17, 2006 - ContinuedDavid Asper333331 Letter from David Milgaard to Doug Lewis dated December 22, 1989333339 Conviction record of Larry Fisher with attached facsimile cover sheet dated February 28, 1990333356 Letter from Joyce Milgaard to Kim Campbell dated March 4, 1990333547 Transcript of CBC Newsworld broadcast dated January 22, 1990 with attached request forms
April 18, 2006David Asper 002510 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated May 29, 1990 004823 News article “Milgaard case under review” dated November 4, 1989 009476 Letter from Joyce Milgaard to Kim Campbell dated March 20, 1990 010044 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated April 9, 1990 112912 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated April 26, 1990155505 Letter from David Asper to Dr. Peter Markesteyn dated May 1, 1990 155507 Letter from David Asper to Dr. Peter Markesteyn dated May 15, 1990155517 Letter from Peter Markesteyn to David Asper with attached Curriculum Vitae dated June 4, 1990 156871 Letter from Michael Brecht to David Asper dated May 31, 1990 156873 Letter from David Asper to Mike Brecht dated May 27, 1990 157062 Letter from Eugene Williams to David Asper dated March 26, 1990157075 Letter from David Asper to Eugene Williams dated June 5, 1990 159853 News article “Milgaard evidence ‘shaky’, examiner says 159873 News article “Ottawa accused of disregard for well-being of 21-year inmate” dated April 10, 1990162388 Letter from David Asper to Alan Aitken dated March 27, 1990 169911 Memorandum from David Asper to Hersh Wolch dated May 25, 1990 212951 Letter from David Asper to David Milgaard dated May 14, 1990212997 Transcript of the House of Commons dated May 10, 1990213579 Letter from David Milgaard to Kim Campbell dated May 9, 1990220898 News article “Minister shums Milgaard pleas” dated May 15, 1990 229913 News article “Key evidence in conviction call flawed” dated June 6, 1990332490 Handwritten notes of T.D.R. Caldwell dated September 26, 1989333377 Letter from Eugene Williams to David Asper dated April 17, 1990333384 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated April 20, 1990333433 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated May 31, 1990335929 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard and other dated May, 1990336785 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard and other dated May 17, 1990336988 Audio tape #17
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageApril 18, 2006 - ContinuedDavid Asper337073 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard and David Asper 337359 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard and David Asper 337471 Letter from David Frayer to Douglas Hodson, Q.C. dated April 14, 2006337473 Letter from David Frayer to Douglas Hodson, Q.C. dated April 14, 2006
April 19, 2006David Asper000084 Statement from the Gail Miller family to David Asper dated August 6, 1991 000861 Letter from John Wesley Patterson to David Asper dated August 15, 1991 004394 Letter from David Asper to Eugene Williams dated September 10, 1990 004626 News article “Milgaard framed, group contends” dated August 16, 1991 004759 News article “Sloppy probe costs inmate ‘18 months’” dated June 7, 1990009443 Transcript of CBC Newsworld broadcast dated March 15, 1991 009456 Letter from Joyce Milgaard to a member of parliament dated December 14, 1990 009487 Letter from David Asper to Bruce MacFarlane dated June 22, 1990010002 Letter from Eugene Williams to William Corbett dated August 20, 1991010032 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated July 11, 1990 010080 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Ellen Gunn dated August 8, 1991012672 Letter from David Asper to Kim Campbell with attachments dated August 23, 1991 026000 News article “Two Milgaard witnesses paid, lawyer suggest” dated August 21, 1991 026541 News article “Milgaards declare war” dated March 13, 1991027179 News article “Witness statement withheld, lawyers say” dated July 17, 1990039140 News article “Milgaard witness says police forced him to lie” dated June 7, 1990048850 News article “Testimony turnaround ignites fire under feds” dated June 8, 1990077729 News article “’Frame’ alleged” dated August 17, 1991 157077 Letter from David Asper to Eugene Williams dated June 6, 1990 157092 Letter from William Corbett to David Asper dated June 29, 1990157097 Letter Hersh Wolch to John Maddigan dated July 25, 1990157100 Letter from David Asper to Kim Campbell dated August 14, 1990157117 Letter from Bruce MacFarlane to Hersh Wolch dated September 21, 1990157818 Letter from the Milgaard family to Kim Campbell dated March 12, 1991158351 Letter from David Asper to Jim McCloskey dated June 27, 1990 160020 News article “U.S. Sleuth ‘never had such a strong case’” dated August 12, 1991160026 News article “Serial rapist, not Milgaard, ‘is killer’” dated August 11, 1991162374 Letter from Hersh Wolch to David Milgaard dated October 3, 1990
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageApril 19, 2006 - ContinuedDavid Asper162386 Memorandum from David Asper to Hersh Wolch dated August 10, 1990 162441 News release “The Milgaard Case” dated March 12, 1991163079 Letter from David Asper to George Oake dated June 27, 1990 163551 Letter from Kenneth Watson to David Asper dated July 23, 1991182116 Memorandum from David Asper to Whom It May Concern dated June 12, 1990 212782 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Kim Campbell dated April 25, 1991 212966 Letter from David Asper to Lloyd Axworthy dated April 10, 1991 212968 Explanatory Notes undated213025 Letter from David Milgaard to Bruce MacFarlane 213052 Letter from David Asper to Joyce Milgaard dated August 15, 1990 213387 Letter from David Asper to Kim Campbell dated March 4, 1991213827 Letter from Kim Campbell to Joyce Milgaard and family dated April 30, 1991218798 News article “Milgaard” dated August 16, 1991222477 News Release dated October 9, 1990 301861 Transcript of CBC Midday newscast dated August 13, 1991336054 Transcript of audio tape # 30 provided by Joyce Milgaard February 2006336852 Transcript of audio tape # 107 provided by Joyce Milgaard February 2006337105 Transcript of audio tape # 152 provided by Joyce Milgaard February 2006337482 Transcript of audio tape # 155 provided by Joyce Milgaard February 2006
April 20, 2006David Asper002671 Letter from Murray Brown to Hersh Wolch dated December 24, 1991004258 News article “Police developed erroneous theory, Milgaard lawyers say” dated February 18, 1992004312 Letter from Bruce MacFarlane to Ellen Gunn dated December 6, 1991008879 Supreme Court order dated April 14, 1992009799 Letter from Murray Brown to S.R. Fainstein dated January 29, 1992009853 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Robert Houston dated February 11, 1992 with attachment Submissions of
Counsel on behalf of David Milgaard to the tests to be employed on the Reference020392 News Release “Government Stays Proceedings in Milgaard Case” dated April 16, 1992115617 Letter from Henry Brown to Murray Brown dated December 20, 1991115797 Letter from Antonio Lamer to Hersh Wolch dated January 13, 1992155018 Letter from Fred Shane to Hersh Wolch attaching articles on PTSD dated February 14, 1992156827 Letter from Murray Brown to Hersh Wolch dated December 20, 1991156833 Letter from David Asper to Murray Brown dated January 3, 1992
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageApril 20, 2006 - ContinuedDavid Asper157128 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Bruce MacFarlane dated October 24, 1991157130 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Bruce MacFarlane dated November 6, 1991157134 Letter from Bruce MacFarlane to Hersh Wolch dated November 7, 1991157138 Letter from David Asper to Bruce MacFarlance dated November 14, 1991157141 Letter from David Asper to Bruce MacFarlance dated November 14, 1991157143 Letter from David Asper to Bruce MacFarlance dated November 18, 1991 with attached article “Forensic
Uses of Hypnosis: An update157226 Letter from Eugene Williams to Hersh Wolch dated December 23, 1991165383 Letter from Brian Beresh to Hersh Wolch and David Asper dated December 12, 1991165664 Letter from Robert Frater to Hersh Wolch dated January 14, 1992165680 Letter from Eugene Williams to Hersh Wolch dated February 6, 1992165713 News Release dated November 4, 1991165771 Letter from David Asper to Kim Rossmo dated February 5, 1992228041 News article “Police created game-plan for Milgaard: Lawyer” dated February 18, 1992229820 News article “Police admit Milgaard files Missing”, “Missing files skewed review: Asper”, More Milgaard
records believed gone” dated September 6, 1991229822 News article “PM give Milgaard’s mother his personal pledge to help” dated September 7, 1991229827 News article “Prisoner review system on trial”, “Campbell has options in Milgaard murder case”,
“Independant tribunal should hear and compare evidence, commission recommended”, “Pressure building on Campbell”, dated September 12, 1991
115417 Letter from Robert Frater to Hersh Wolch dated December 11, 1991 with Case on Reference materials attached
116619 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Murray Brown dated February 14, 1992 with attachments157427 Letter from David Asper to Rob Frater dated March 2, 1992157482 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Rob Frater dated after March 26, 1992157840 Letter from Kim Campbell to Hersh Wolch dated November 28, 1991 with attached decision159396 Letter from Rick Pearson to David Asper dated January 14, 1992165469 Letter from Theresa Dust to Hersh Wolch dated December 3, 1991 with attached report “Report on
Investigation into Saskatoon City Police Force Retention165773 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Dr. Fred Shane dated February 5, 1992165774 Letter from David Asper to Dr. Fred Shane dated February 7, 1992169905 Memorandum from David Asper to File dated February 24, 1992177869 Letter from David Asper to Ken Watson dated January 6, 1992208523 Supreme Court Appeal Proceedings dated January 16, 1992213342 Memorandum from David Asper to David Milgaard dated December 12, 1991305225 Reference re: David Milgaard: Statement of the Court with respect to what will constitute a miscarriage of
Justice in the Circumstances of this case dated February 28, 1992
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageApril 20, 2006 - ContinuedDavid Asper333582 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Kim Campbell dated August 30, 1991with attached news articles333594 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to Bruce MacFarlane dated September 4, 1991333676 Question and Answer SCRUM The Honourable Kim Campbell dated October 7, 1991334170 Transcript of press conference November 29, 1991334244 Letter from Bruce MacFarlance to Hersh Wolch dated December 1, 1991335020 Transcript of “The Shirley Show” aired September 17, 1991335968 Transcript of Tape #27 recieved from Joyce Milgaard February 2006336197 Transcript of Tape #31 recieved from Joyce Milgaard February 2006336312 Transcript of Tape #47 recieved from Joyce Milgaard February 2006130837 Report by Neil Boyd - Milgaard v. The Queen: Finding Justice - Problems, and Process131986 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Bruce MacFarlane dated September 11, 1991 with attachments336391 Transcript of Tape #49 recieved from Joyce Milgaard February 2006218223 Argument on Behalf of David Milgaard dated March 1992
April 21, 2006David Asper004273 News article “The system, right or wrong” dated January 13, 1992004328 News article “Kujawa explains comments on Milgaard” dated December 03, 1991016098 Memorandum from Douglas Rutherford to the Deputy Minister dated October 2, 1991030493 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Bruce MacFarlane with attached report Milgaard v. the Queen: Finding Justice
- Problems, and Process dated October 24, 1991035951 RCMP Continuation report re: David Asper dated in 1994046385 RCMP Continuation report re: David Asper dated in 1993047152 Letter from Michael Breckenridge to Hersh Wolch dated March 21, 1992047896 RCMP Continuation report re: I-58 dated February 2, 1993054611 RCMP Continuation report re: Perry dated November 3, 1993067343 Report authored by Murray Sawatsky dated December 9, 1992156905 Letter from R. Perry to David Asper dated June 15, 1992157854 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Kim Campbell dated September 16, 1992 with attachments159542 Letter from Michael Breckenridge to Hersh Wolch dated December 23, 1992 with attached Regina
Manifesto160428 News article “Milgaard demands independant probe” dated September 21, 1992162471 News release “Remarks by Joyce Milgaard” dated September 19, 1992162867 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Bruce MacFarlane dated September 22, 1992
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageApril 21, 2006 - ContinuedDavid Asper213939 Letter from R. Perry to David Asper dated May 26, 1992217222 News article “ Feud blamed for stalling Milgaard’s bid for new trial” dated December 3, 1990328015 Various radio coverage and news articles from May 1992
April 24, 2006David Milgaard163321 Legal Position document date unknown335872 Video of David Milgaard Testimony taken March 6, 2006337386 Transcript of David Milgaards Testimony taken March 6, 2006
April 25, 2006Neil Boyd002641 The Supreme Court of Canada - Case on Reference Volume 1 - 3004539 News article “Milgaard Innocent, criminologists claim in report” dated October 17, 1991004633 News article “Milgaard case to get new study” dated July 10, 1991159891 News article “Convict’s mother fighting for retrial” dated August 9, 1991159895 News article “Milgaard review approached with open mind” dated July 10, 1991163096 Three Hippies from Saskatchewan - How David Milgaard came to serve over twenty years in prison for a
murder he did not commit by Neil Boyd dated September 30, 1991212299 Letter from John MacNeil to Neil Boyd dated September 3, 1991218782 News article dated September 21, 1991229840 News article “Reopen case: report” dated October 25, 1991230147 Video Cassette281976 News article “Joyce Milgaard wants son to come home” dated October 13, 1992327539 CBC Radio broadcast “Yet more evidence that David Milgaard could well be innocent of murder” dated
September 10, 1991332321 Phone message from Neil Boyd to T.D.R. Caldwell dated August 29, 1991333998 Neil Boyd’s complete file335878 News article “David Milgaard, The Supreme Court and Secion 690” dated 1994337446 Handwritten notes from Neil Boyd dated unknown337452 Letter from Neil Boyd to Larry Fisher dated September 24, 1991337462 Curriculum Vitae of Neil Boyd dated March 2006337673 Access to Information Request form dated September 16, 1991
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageApril 25, 2006Kim Rossmo009479 Media Transcript dated August 9/1991 from CBC Newsworld Window on BC - New Trial Sought for
Milgaard337453 Curriculum Vitae of D. Kim Rossmo dated March 2006337460 Biography of D. Kim Rossmo
April 26, 2006Kim Rossmo009936 Letter from David Asper to Murray Brown dated January 8, 2006050396 Letter From Murray Sawatsky To Neil McCrank dated August 5, 1994062490 RCMP Similar Fact profile for Gail Miller290115 Memorandum from Ron MacKay to Henry Derkach dated September 16, 2006301887 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard, Linda Fisher, Paul Henderson dated August 5, 1994324901 News article “Milgaard evidence reinterpreted” dated November 5, 1991324904 News article “Media should present balance in cases such as Milgaard’s” dated October 28, 1991337447 Dramatizations for The David Milgaard Supreme Court Hearing date unknown337670 Statement of Bernice Keindel dated January 23, 1992337674 Report entitled Criminal Investigative Failures by D.Kim Rossmo dated 2005062491 RCMP Similar Fact Profiles
April 27, 2006David Asper001608 Letter from Fred Dehm to Hersh Wolch dated December 4, 19787001609 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Fred Dehm dated November 9, 1987001637 Letter frm Fred Dehm to Hersh Wolch dated October 6, 1987016079 Letter from Hersh Wolch dated August 14, 1991047265 Letter from B. Lubiens to Michael Breckenridge dated September 12, 1973047271 High School Transcript of Michael Breckenridge066949 RCMP Report authored by Murray Sawatsky dated January 1994336592 Transcript of Tape #92 received from Joyce Milgaard dated January 1992336755 Transcript of Tape #98 received from Joyce Milgaard dated January 1992
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageApril 28, 2006David Asper332328 News article “Kujawa not swayed on Milgaard case” dated August 20, 1991332403 News article “Lawyer digs up more data to bolster Milgaard request” dated March 15, 1990336991 Audio tape of Tape #30 received from Joyce Milgaard337004 Audio tape of Tape #102 received from Joyce Milgaard
May 2006
May 1, 2006Paul Henderson025987 News article “Milgaard innocent, U.S. group says” dated August 13, 1991158355 Letter from David Asper to Paul Henderson dated June 19, 1990 with attached receipt325148 News article “Milgaard framed, group contends” dated August 16, 1991
May 2, 2006Paul Henderson002665 Letter from Murray Brown to Hersh Wolch dated December 20, 1991 015645 Supreme Court Transcript dated March 12, 1992025895 Investigation report authored by Eddie Karst dated May 25, 1969 with attached Police dog report032905 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Doug Lewis dated May 8, 1990038006 Audio tape of statement of Jim McCloskey dated September 3, 1993044763 Letter from Kate Germond to Murray Sawatsky dated July 20, 1993049845 RCMP Continuation report re: Henderson dated July 5, 1993049879 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Paul Henderson dated July 13, 1993059345 Audio tape of Launa Edwards interview dated January 6, 1992061280 RCMP Questions to Paul Henderson date unknown061348 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Paul Henderson dated August 31, 1993064970 Statement of James McCloskey dated September 3, 1993
May 3, 2006Mike Breckenridge (Read-in)004014 Statement of Patricia Styles dated September 19, 1992004019 Statement of David Wollbaum dated September 19, 1991022802 Statement of Kenneth Lysyk dated August 11, 1993 022852 Statement of Roy Romanow dated July 27, 1993
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageMay 3, 2006 - ContinuedMike Breckenridge (Read-in)032797 Letter from Neil McCrank and Bruce Fraser to Brent Cotter dated August 15, 1994035437 Continuation Report regarding William Logan dated May 25, 1993035725 Continuation Report regarding Mike Breckenridge dated June 16, 1993035894 Continuation Report regarding Blakeney dated July 20, 1993036145 Continuation report regarding Perry and Breckenridge dated January 4, 1994047114 Continuation Report regarding Patricia Styles dated May 19, 1993047145 Continuation Report regarding Wollbaum dated May 19, 1993047221 Continuation Report regarding Dale Richter dated May 18, 1993054601 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Joyce Milgaard dated November 19, 1993054602 Letter from Joyce Milgaard to Murray Sawatsky dated December 20, 1993054607 Continuation report regarding Perry and Breckenridge dated November 10, 1993054642 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Hersh Wolch dated September 15, 1993054643 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Murray Sawatsky dated September 22, 1993156896 Letter from David Asper to Mike Robinson dated May 1, 1992218852 Flyer entitled: Festival of Freedom dated September 19219290 News Release dated September 10, 1992327715 TV Coverage article RCMP has been called in to determine whether Romanow and Serge Kujawa
participated in Milgaard cover-up dated November 17, 1992334826 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to Bruce MacFarlane dated September 19, 1992334870 Letter from Bruce MacFarlane to Hersh Wolch dated September 21, 1992
May 8, 2006Joyce Milgaard004818 News article “Milgaard’s parents object to retired officer’s views” dated December 15, 1989006767 Letter from R. Barrett to James Kettles dated June 4, 1969029236 Letter from Joyce Milgaard to Claire Hoffer dated May 18, 1979162186 News article “Woman trying to prove her son didn’t murder Saskatoon nurse” dated December 26, 1980190437 Penitentiary Place report dated January 19, 1991219425 News release dated December 23, 1980332798 Investigation report authored by R.L. Smith dated September 26, 1973337704 Joyce Milgaard outline of testimony authored by Commission Counsel dated May 8, 2006337709 Biography of Joyce Milgaard dated May 8, 2006337715 Curriculum Vitae of Joyce Milgaard
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageMay 9, 2006Joyce Milgaard048577 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard and Sandra and Wally Danchuk219491 Letter from L. Leslie to Joyce Milgaard dated March 26, 1981 226814 News article “Women given warning” dated December 14, 1968331943 Telephone attendance of Gary Young dated January 22, 1981331949 Letter from Gary Young to Joyce Milgaard dated January 14, 1981335586 RCMP Lab report dated March 12, 1969335588 Preliminary hearing testimony of Ron Wilson337718 Telephone conversation between Peter Carlyle-Gordge and Adeline Hall dated February 5, 1981
May 10, 2006Joyce Milgaard 213802 Letter from Ron Haggart to David Milgaard dated July 22, 1985219125 T.D.R. Caldwell closing address219247 Letter from Sandra Bartlett to Joyce Milgaard dated September 23, 1985219490 Letter from Anthony Merchant to Joyce Milgaard dated February 16, 1983219530 Letter from Anthony Merchant to Empire Skip Tracing dated December 29, 1982337710 Telephone conversation between Peter Carlyle-Gordge and Father Murphy dated February 21, 1983
May 11, 2006Joyce Milgaard 013017 Letter from David Milgaard to the Parole Board dated March 6, 1986112001 Letter from Dr. James Ferris to Hersh Wolch dated August 24, 1987 with attached curriculum vitae174511 Letter dated 09/18/1988 From Joyce Milgaard to Hersh Wolch182350 Letter from David Milgaard to the 5th Estate crew dated January 28, 1986 212568 Letter from David Milgaard to the Prime Minister of Canada dated 1985213429 Letter from David Milgaard to John Crosbie dated April 2, 1986213609 Letter from David Milgaard to Joyce Milgaard dated November 30, 1985224987 Letter from Robin Taylor to David Milgaard dated April 13, 1987 attaches return letter from David
Milgaard to Robin Taylor dated April 23, 1987337731 Witnesses Contacted and Interviewed by Joyce Milgaard and/or Chris O’Brien, Peter Carlyle-Gordge and
Paul Henderson
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageMay 15, 2006Joyce Milgaard004717 News article “Milgaard’s mom sure he’ll be freed” dated October 20, 1989004721 News article “Time to let truth be known” dated February 7, 1990157049 Letter from Eugene Williams to David Asper dated February 28, 1990159877 News article “Prisoner sits on pins and needles” dated January 22, 1990336804 Transcript of Tape #104 recieved from Joyce Milgaard February 2006
May 16, 2006Joyce Milgaard 010050 Memo from Eugene Williams to file dated March 12 1990048405 Transcript of conversation between Joyce Milgaard and David Asper, undated157802 Letter from Micahel Ferrabee to Joyce Milgaard dated March 30, 1990159861 News article “Saskatoon Police ignoring evidence that supports Milgaard, mother says dated May 15, 1990327678 News article “Inmate upset with system” dated April 17, 1990
May 17, 2006Joyce Milgaard 012649 Conviction record of Larry Fisher dated December 21, 1971026530 News article “No way out - without Campbell” dated August 13, 1990059336 Video tape of Fifth Estate dated September 25, 1990158358 Letter from David Asper to Mr. McCloskey dated May 14, 1991159801 Newspaper article: Mother makes Ottawa trip to free son before Christmas dated December 11, 1990159802 Newspaper article: Furious Campbell defends handling of Milgaard case dated December 4, 1990159805 Newspaper article: Milgaard ultimatum fails to budge justice official dated October 16, 1990165532 Letter from the Milgaard family to Kim Campbell dated March 12, 1991213049 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Joyce Milgaard dated September 24, 1990217573 Fact Sheet respecting David Milgaard case219255 Fact Sheet respecting David Milgaard case219257 Fact Sheet respecting David Milgaard case220989 News article “Delays cause Milgaard ‘untold damage’ Asper says” dated July 25, 1990222275 Handwritten notes of Joyce Milgaard dated 1991224162 Personal Diary of Joyce Milgaard for 1991228924 Fact Sheet respecting David Milgaard case331162 Transcript of audio tape provided by Joyce Milgaard336950 Transcript of audio tape # 122 provided by Joyce Milgaard February 2006337022 Transcript of audio tape # 123 provided by Joyce Milgaard February 2006337043 Transcript of audio tape 135 provided by Joyce Milgaard February 2006
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageMay 18, 2006Joyce Milgaard 003688 Report by Neil Boyd - Milgaard v. The Queen: Finding Justice - Problems, and Process004421 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Bruce MacFarlane dated September 11, 1991048882 News article “Toronto woman claimed key to re-opening Milgaard case” dated September 4, 1991054479 Summary of Interview with victim #4 with attached fax cover sheets dated August 19, 1991159897 News article “Lifer’s mom alleges coverup” dated July 8, 1991160000 News article “Period of adjustment waiting for Milgaard” dated August 18, 1991212289 News Conference announcement dated August 16, 1991230034 Video Cassette230037 Video Cassette333958 Memo from Lorianne to Mr. Tait dated November 5, 1991335896 Transcript of Tape #9 recieved from Joyce Milgaard February 2006336584 Transcript of Tape #69 recieved from Joyce Milgaard February 2006336658 Transcript of Tape #128 received from Joyce Milgaard dated January 1992337189 Transcript of Tape #159 received from Joyce Milgaard dated January 1992337207 Transcript of Tape #163 received from Joyce Milgaard dated January 1992
May 29, 2006Joyce Milgaard115875 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Chief Justice Lamer dated January 14, 1992 with attached handwritten notes 334505 Letter from Eugene Williams to file dated January 29, 1992336832 Transcript of Tape # 105 received from Joyce Milgaard February 2006
May 30, 2006SUBMISSIONS ON CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS337974 Outline of areas to be covered in examination of Federal Justice Witnesses dated May 30, 2006337978 Memorandum to all Counsel from Doug Hodson, Q.C. dated May 18, 2006337983 Submissions on behalf of the Federal Minister of Justice regarding constitutional limitations dated
May 23, 2006337987 Reply of the Government of Saskatchewan to Submissions regarding constitutional limitations dated
May 30, 2006337993 Response on behalf of the Federal Minister of Justice regarding constitutional limitation dated
May 30, 2006
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageMay 30, 2006Joyce Milgaard026767 Letter from Darryl Bogdasavich to Sigrid MacDonald dated May 29, 1992 026768 Letter from Sigrid MacDonald to Robert Mitchell dated May 7, 1992027095 Letter from Sigrid MacDonald to Robert Mitchell dated June 14, 1992337470 Audio tape of Milgaard Rally dated August 1990038020 Audio tape of Interview between Joyce Milgaard and the RCMP038021 Audio tape of Interview between Joyce Milgaard and the RCMP038022 Audio tape of Interview between Joyce Milgaard and the RCMP038023 Audio tape of Interview between Joyce Milgaard and the RCMP 038024 Audio tape of Interview between Joyce Milgaard and the RCMP038025 Audio tape of Interview between Joyce Milgaard and the RCMP038026 Audio tape of Interview between Joyce Milgaard and the RCMP038027 Audio tape of Interview between Joyce Milgaard and the RCMP038028 Audio tape of Interview between Joyce Milgaard and the RCMP038239 Transcript of audio tape interview between Joyce Milgaard and the RCMP147954 News article “Milgaard’s mom blasts study” dated July 13, 1995147961 News article “Officials cleared” dated August 17, 1994162851 Letter from Robert Mitchell to Sigrid MacDonald dated June 14, 1992162865 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Robert Mitchell dated August 27, 1992165259 Letter from Sigrid MacDonald to Hersh Wolch dated April 27, 1992165264 Letter from Sigrid MacDonald to David Asper dated June 1, 1992165266 Letter from David Asper to Sigrid MacDonald dated June 5, 1992212917 Letter from Joyce Milgaard to Support Groups dated February 7, 1993217114 News article “Why I helped Milgaard: Mulroney” dated July 29, 1997217118 News article “Milgaard counting on test” dated May 21, 1997217256 News article “Fair compensation” dated May 15, 1992218218 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Joyce Milgaard dated November 19, 1993218857 News article “DNA test will clear his name Milgaard says” dated May 6, 1995229694 News article “Coverup alleged” dated September 20, 1992229696 News article “Milgaard case cover-up denied” dated September 21, 1992327846 News article “Milgaard claims new ‘coverup evidence’ “dated September 20, 1992327909 News artilce “Milgaard demands independant probe” dated September 20, 1992330076 News article “Weird day for mom” dated July 19, 1997
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageMay 31, 2006Joyce Milgaard004110 Transcript of conversation between Dan Lett and Eddie Karst dated August 21, 1991 009262 Letter from H.P. Bessick to Chief Constable dated May 21, 1969097376 Letter from R.B. Cray to the Chief Constable dated March 18, 1969337995 Transcript of October 26, 2005 CBC-TV News cast337997 News article “Joyce Milgaard says judge’s threat ‘unbelievable’” dated October 27, 2005337998 News article “Joyce did NOT apologize” from website of Sigrid MacDonald dated May 4, 2006
June 2006
June 1, 2006Joyce Milgaard336576 Transcript of Tape #77 recieved from Joyce Milgaard February 2006337001 Audio Tape #77337008 Audio Tape #128337999 News Release dated July 18, 1997 Statement by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
on David Milgaard338000 News article “Remedies Granted by the Minister” dated May 31, 2006 from Canada.justice. website
June 5, 2006Eugene Williams004426 Document entitled “Applications for the Mercy of the Crown” 333262 Letter from Henry Brown prepared by Ron Fainstein to David Milgaard dated February 24, 1986333285 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to Ron Fainstein dated January 20, 1989337474 David Milgaard Chronology of Events authored by Eugene Williams dated April 23, 1992338010 Resume of Eugene Williams338012 Outline for Examiniation of Eugene Williams prepared by Commission Counsel June 5, 2006333261 Memorandum from Ron Fainstein to Henry Brown dated February 21, 1986
June 6, 2006Eugene Williams001555 Letter from Janet Binks to Fred Dehm dated June 6, 1989 001557 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated June 2, 1989002475 Memo to file from Eugene Williams dated October 23, 1989002479 Memo to file from Eugene Williams dated September 6, 1989
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJune 6, 2006 - ContinuedEugene Williams002480 Letter from Barry Gaudette to Eugene Williams dated September 8, 1989112320 Telephone message to Fred Dehm from Eugene Williams dated May 31, 1989112334 Letter from B.J. Bradley to Eugene Williams dated August 16, 1989112392A Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Eugene Williams dated October 25, 1989112393 Letter to Eugene F. Williams from T. D. R. Caldwell attaching The Ice-cold Hothouse332413 Letter from Eugene Williams to T.D.R. Caldwell dated October 31, 1989332492 Handwritten notes of T.D.R. Caldwell dated September 6, 1989 332495 Letter from Eugene Williams to T.D.R. Caldwell dated June 26, 1989332496 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Eugene Williams dated June 16, 1989332518 Handwritten notes of T.D.R. Caldwell dated May 30, 1989 333303 Letter from Janet Binks to David Milgaard dated April 3, 1989333305 Letter from David Milgaard to Janet Binks dated September 10, 1989333309 Handwritten notes of Eugene Williams dated September 26, 1989333311 Letter from Eugene Williams to Inspector Drake dated October 2, 1989333313 Letter from Inspector Drake to Eugene Williams dated October 6, 1989333316 Transcript CTV National News Broadcast dated October 15, 1989333323 Memo from Eugene Williams to file dated October 23, 1989
June 7, 2006Eugene Williams003230 Transcript of interview of Nichol Demyen by Eugene Williams dated November 7, 1989 016117 Memorandum from Bernard Hanssens to W. Corbett dated December 6, 1989016119 Memorandum to W. Corbett from Bernard Hanssens dated November 29, 1989016135 Letter from Patricia Alain to Eugene Williams dated November 9, 1989112416 Action Memo from Eugene Williams to Fred Dehm dated November 1, 1989157042 Letter from Eugene Williams to David Asper dated February 2, 1990226239 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Eugene Williams dated January 10, 1990333326 Letter from Eugene Williams to Dr. Harry Emson dated November 2, 1989333328 Letter from W. Drake to Eugene Williams dated December 8, 1989333330 Letter from Eugene Williams to W. Drake dated December 20, 1989
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJune 8, 2006Eugene Williams001808 Memorandum from R.A. MacGibbon to RCMP dated March 14, 1990025659 Letter from Eugene Williams to Murray Montague dated March 1, 1990082547 Conviction record of Larry Fisher105293 Letter from Chief Montague to Inspector Quinn dated March 7, 1990333341 Letter from David Asper to Eugene Williams dated February 28, 1990333350 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated February 28, 1990333355 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated March 2, 1990333358 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated March 13, 1990
June 12, 2006Joyce Milgaard337007 Audio tape of Tape #123 received from Joyce Milgaard
June 13, 2006Joyce Milgaard332500 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to Nancy Flintoft dated August 15, 1977 332502 Letter from Nancy Flintoft to T.D.R. Caldwell dated August 5, 1977332505 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to William Outerbridge dated September 27, 1974332862 National Parole Board Decision Sheet dated June 6, 1990337315 Transcript of Tape #173 received from Joyce Milgaard dated January 1992
June 13, 2006Miscellaneous Video Evidence230051 Video Cassette230053 Video Cassette230075 Video Cassette230077 Video Cassette230122 Video Cassette230145 Video Cassette
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJune 14, 2006Peter Markesteyn002507 Memo from Eugene Williams to File dated June 16, 1990 004726 News article “Pathologist re-examining evidence from murder trial”, dated May 13, 1990008311 Transcript of Victor Molchenko at Milgaard Preliminary Hearing008469 News article “The Milgaard Case: Was Justice Served” dated May 15, 1991025562 RCMP Labratory Report dated March 27, 1969025927 News article “Mother confident new review will support Milgaard’s innocence” dated June 4, 1990026321 Report dated June 4, 1990 authored by Dr. Peter Markestyn087460 Transcript of Joseph Penkala at Milgaard Trial159851 News article “Report gives con new hope” dated June 6, 1990176706 Transcript of Victor Molchenko at Milgaard Trial220863 News articles “Justice official to meet with forensic pathologist” dated June 7, 1990220901 News article “Corner reviews Milgaard case” dated May 12, 1990333393 Letter from Eugene Williams to Dr. Peter Markesteyn dated May 15, 1990333472 Letter from Eugene Williams to Dr. Markesteyn dated June 27, 1990337736 Article dated 2004 regarding forensic science items338018 Curriculum Vita of Peter Markesteyn338030 Photograph of frozen Semen samples338031 Photograph of frozen Semen samples
June 14, 2006Miscellaneous Video Evidence230155 Video Tape 97 dated August 16, 1991230163 Video Tape 104 dated September 24, 1991230165 Video Tape 106, undated
June 15, 2006John Quinn004368 Letter from Henry Dayday to Bill Graham dated September 13, 1991 012120 Facsimilie coversheet from Saskatoon City Police to Saskatchewan Justice dated August 30, 1991025168 Investigation report authored by George Reid dated May 7, 1969048086 RCMP Continuation report regarding John Quin dated March 10, 1993060939 Letter from Doug Egan to Chief Maguire dated December 15, 1992060947 Letter from Owen Maguire to Doug Egan dated December 22, 1992105189 Saskatoon Police inter-departmental sheet from Elaine to Marie dated September 6, 1991105320 Letter from Cst. Farion to Joesph Penkala dated March 15, 1990
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJune 15, 2006 - ContinuedJohn Quinn105648 Letter from Eugene Williams to Murray Montague dated March 26, 1990155226 Letter from Murray Montague to Eugene Williams dated March 22, 1990 with attachments178736 Letter from David Asper to Eugene Williams dated February 28, 1990 with attachments327551 News Release from Government of Saskatchewan dated August 29, 1991333576 Memo from Eugene Williams to file dated August 20, 1991333596 News Release from Saskatoon City Police dated September 6, 1991333600 Memo to file from Eugene Williams to file dated Sepember 6, 1991333605 Facsimilie coversheet from Eugene Williams to John Quinn dated September 11, 1991 with attachments
June 15, 2006Miscellaneous Video Evidence230067 Video Cassette Tape 30 230068 Video Cassette Tape 31230103 Video Cassette - Tape 55230152 Video Cassette - Tape #94230174 Video Cassette - Milgaard Master 2, Tape 113
June 19, 2006Miscellaneous Video Evidence230101 Video Cassette #53 - 24 Hours - 1997230102 Video Cassette #54 - 24 Hours - 1992230104 Video Cassette #56 - View Point, 1992230105 Video Cassette #57 - The David Milgaard Story, 1992
June 20, 2006Eugene Williams010021 News article “Feds Foot Dragging on Review of Con’s Case Following New Evidence” dated April 1990 011843 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated April 26, 1990114920 Report entitled “A Summary of the New Evidence Advanced in David Milgaard’s Second Application for
Mercy” dated October 8, 1991229635 News article “Ottawa accused of disregard for well-being of 21-year inmate” dated April 10, 1990333373 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated April 5, 1990338040 Letter from Rick Pearson to Warden of Prince Albert Penitentiary dated December 13, 1991338041 Letter from H. Perry to J.G. Kettles dated October 20, 1970338042 Statement of Larry Fisher dated October 21, 1970
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJune 20, 2006 - ContinuedEugene Williams338043 Statement of Victim #7 dated unknown338045 Statement of Victim #8 dated September 19, 1970338048 History of Circumstance of Larry Fisher dated September 4, 1981338052 Day Parole Application for Larry Fisher dated December 19, 1974
June 21, 2006Eugene Williams025918 News article “Justice Department lethargic: MP” dated May 14, 1990057611 News article “Police sitting on Milgaard info” dated May 14, 1990159860 News article “Mom’s plea rejected” dated May 15, 1990333392 News article “Doctor reviews Milgaard case” dated May 12, 1990333400 Memorandum enclosing various newspaper clippings333405 Memorandum from Bruce MacFarlane to W.H. Corbett dated May 17, 1990333406 Memorandum to file from Eugene Williams dated May 18, 1990333409 Facsimile cover page with attached letter from Eugene Williams to Hersh Wolch dated May 21, 1990333458 Letter from Eugene Williams to David Asper dated June 5, 1990333459 Letter from David Asper to Eugene Williams dated June 6, 1990
June 22, 2006Eugene Williams229581 News article “Milgaard witness to be interviewed” dated June 8, 1990 333463 Letter from Eugene Williams to W.L. Drake dated June 7, 1990 333474 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to File dated July 5, 1990
June 26, 2006Joyce Milgaard003998 Handwritten notes dated October 8, 1992004139 Letter from T.D.R. Caldwell to T.G. Street dated June 14, 1972032248 Letter from Gerald McCorriston to James Kettles dated June 1, 1969097430 Letter from John Gibbon to Joesph Penkala dated January 23, 1981106833 Letter from Gary Young to John Gibbon dated January 12, 1981229807 News article “Why is he calling? What have I done?” dated July 26, 1997338033 Letter from Grace Boklaschuk to Douglas Hodson, Q.C. dated June 9, 2006338034 Photograph of David Milgaard with airplane
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJune 26, 2006 - ContinuedJoyce Milgaard338035 Photograph of Joyce Milgaard338037 Web page for AIDWYC - Review Process dated June 12, 2006338038 Email from Bre Cosseboom to Joyce Milgaard dated June 1, 2006
June 27, 2006Murray Sawatsky004001 Facsimile from Douglas Egan to Brent Cotter dated November 19, 1992060873 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Bruce MacFarlane dated September 23, 1992060887 Facsimile from Douglas Egan to Insp. Sawatsky dated October 6, 1992060891 Letter from Brent Cotter to Neil McCrank dated October 9, 1992060901 Facsimile from Insp. Sawatsky to Bruce Fraser dated October 19, 1992060903 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Hersh Wolch dated October 19, 1992060904 Facsimile coverpage from Bruce Fraser to Murray Sawatsky dated October 26, 1992060905 Letter from Bruce Fraser to Murray Sawatsky dated October 26, 1992060906 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Hersh Wolch dated October 26, 1992060907 Facsimile from Douglas Egan to Murray Sawatsky dated October 27, 1992060908 Memo from Douglas Egan to F Division dated October 27, 1992060914 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Hersh Wolch dated November 2, 1992060915 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Murray Sawatsky dated November 6, 1992060916 Facsimile coverpage from Gail Ford to Murray Sawatsky dated November 2, 1992060917 Letter from Kim Campbell to Hersh Wolch dated October 24, 1992061701 Letter from Brent Cotter to Hersh Wolch dated October 30, 1992154207 Letter from Douglas Egan to Richard Quinney dated September 21, 1992338551 Organizational Chart for RCMP Division F prepared by Commission Counsel June 26, 2006338552 Chronology of Events for Murray Sawatsky prepared by Commission Counsel June 26, 2006338566 Outline of Testimony of Murray Sawatsky prepared by Commission Counsel dated June 26, 2006338570 Flicker Report Document ID’s for Volume 1 to 4 of the RCMP Report
June 28, 2006Murray Sawatsky004436 Letter from Richard Quinney to Murray Sawatsky dated December 21, 1992 with various enclosures 033942 RCMP Investigation Report dated June 20, 1993036477 Memorandum regarding Project Flicker by L.L. Tost dated July 29, 1993 036521 RCMP Investigation Report dated April 30, 1993
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJune 28, 2006 - ContinuedMurray Sawatsky036813 RCMP Investigation Report dated April 5, 1993061302 RCMP Investigation Report dated July 30, 1993036667 RCMP Investigation Report dated March 9, 1993036699 Memorandum from Murray Sawatsky to Co. F Division dated January 22, 1993036838 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Hersh Wolch dated March 26, 2993 with enclosures038264 RCMP Minutes of Meeting held December 14, 1992 038268 Points to Ponder regarding criminal investigation 038270 RCMP Minutes of meeting held March 30, 1993 038281 Handwritten notes of meeting held March 11, 1993038450 File Protocol - Project Flicker 041876 Transcript of conference call dated May 6, 1993 041987 RCMP Continuation Report dated April 22, 1993041997 RCMP Continuation Report dated March 16, 1993046167 Letter from Bob Bruce to Murray Sawatsky, undated060941 Letter from Neil McCrank to Brent Cotter dated December 21, 1992060945 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Richard Quinney dated December 21, 1992060956 RCMP Transit Slip dated February 1, 1993 061061 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Neil McCrank dated April 1, 1993 061075 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Can West Global dated April 1, 1993061078 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Hersh Wolch dated April 13, 1993061243 RCMP Minutes of meeting held May 31, 1993061248 Facsimile from Murray Sawatsky to Hersh Wolch dated June 3, 1993061249 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Hersh Wolch dated June 3, 1993061258 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Murray Sawatsky dated May 7, 1993061373 Letter from Murray Brown to Murray Sawatsky dated September 9, 1993061689 Letter from David Asper to Murray Sawatsky dated April 7, 1994238548 RCMP Minutes of Meeting held January 22, 1993
June 29, 2006Murray Sawatsky032942 Memorandum from Brent Cotter to Public Prosecutions dated February 4, 1994041900 Letter from Neil McCrank to Barry Gaudette dated November 9, 1993061389 RCMP briefing note prepared by Murray Sawatsky dated September 24, 1993 061401 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Hersh Wolch dated November 15, 1993
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageJune 29, 2006 - ContinuedMurray Sawatsky061418 Fax cover page from Neil McCrank to Murray Sawatsky dated January 17, 1994061419 Letter from Neil McCrank to Murray Sawatsky dated January 14, 1994 061420 Letter from Neil McCrank to Brent Cotter dated January 14, 1994061421 Letter from Brent Cotter to Neil McCrank dated January 5, 1994 061427 Fax cover page from Murray Sawatsky to Neil McCrank dated January 25, 1994 061430 Letter from R.K. Leatherdale to Neil McCrank dated January 26, 1993061436 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Hersh Wolch dated February 22, 1994 061445 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Neil McCrank dated January 13, 1994061450 Memorandum from Murray Sawatsky to CO “F” Division dated January 17, 1994 061454 Fax cover page from V. Allard dated January 19, 1994061455 RCMP Briefing note from Murray Sawatsky dated January 19, 1993 061486 Fax cover page from R. Leatherdale to Ottawa RCMP dated September 27, 1993061490 Letter from Larry Proke to Neil McCrank dated February 23, 1994061704 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Murray Sawatsky dated January 21, 1994227194 News artilce “Milgaard case still open” dated September 11, 1993
August 2006
August 28, 2006David Asper057361 Letter from David Sinclair to Dr. James Ferris dated January 21, 1988069226 Letter from Dr. James Ferris to Denis Berezowsky dated July 5, 1989130118 Various handwritten letters from David Milgaard157828 Letter from David Asper to Kim Campbell dated August 23, 1991162392 Letter from Anne Derrick to David Asper dated October 24, 1989267870 Letter from Audrey Brent to Court of Queen’s Bench Saskatoon dated January 12, 1988338632 CD’s entitled “Unlocking Innocence Conference”
August 29, 2006David Asper326510 Audio tape of Eugene Williams interview of Linda Fisher March 24, 1990337469 Audio tape of Eugene Williams interview of Deborah Hall November 6, 1989
August 30, 2006Murray Sawatsky (Continued) (no documents)
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageAugust 31, 2006Murray Sawatsky032799 Statement of Brent Cotter dated August 16, 1994033291 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Ned Shillington dated April 27, 1995033694 RCMP Supplementary Report authored by Murray Sawatsky dated July 1994036217 Memorandum from Murray Sawatsky to Commanding Officer dated June 3, 1997049619 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Dr. James Ferris dated April 13, 1994053115 Letter Murray Sawatsky to OIC Forensic Lab - Ottawa date unknown061442 Letter from Neil McCrank to Murray Sawatsky dated March 3, 1994061443 Letter from Neil McCrank to Ron Fainstein dated March 3, 1994061457 RCMP Continuation report authored by Murray Sawatsky dated March 28, 1994061461 Email from Murray Sawatsky to R. Leatherdale dated March 31, 1994061462 Letter from Neil McCrank to Murray Sawatsky dated April 7, 1994061463 Letter from Neil McCrank to Brian Richardson dated April 7, 1994061464 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Bruce Fraser dated April 13, 1994061499 Facsimile from Murray Sawatsky to Neil McCrank dated July 18, 1994061567 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Neil McCrank dated July 21, 1994061616 Document entitled “Criminal Operations” authored by OIC Crops dated August 18, 1994061623 Facsimile from R. Leatherdale to Hersh Wolch dated August 19, 1994061631 Minutes of Meeting with Deputy Minister Sask. Justice dated September 1, 1994061664 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Hersh Wolch dated September 14, 1994061669 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Murray Sawatsky dated August 17, 1994061708 Document entitled “Reference Notes from CO” date unknown061808 Facsimile from Ron Fainstein to Murray Sawatsky dated April 2, 1995061809 Memorandum from Murray Sawatsky to Milgaard file dated April 21, 1995061810 Letter from Ron Fourney to Ron Fainstein dated March 16, 1995061884 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Hersh Wolch dated July 4, 1997061885 Facsimile from Hersh Wolch to Murray Sawatsky dated July 7, 1995061886 Letters from Hersh Wolch to Murray Sawatsky dated July 6, 1995 and January 21, 1994061913 Email from Murray Sawatsky to G. Clement dated April 7, 1994061937 Memorandum from A. Dosenberger to CPO dated June 30, 1995061941 Various letters and memorandums between RCMP068588 Facsimile from Fed Investigation Section to Murray Sawatsky217219 News article “RCMP report called whitewash by Milgaard” dated August 17, 1994231467 RCMP Request for Analysis from Jean Roney to Patricia Alain dated April 25, 1996238788 Memorandum from Murray Sawatsky to file dated May 13, 1995238801 Memorandum from Murray Sawatsky to file dated February 15, 1995247848 Letter from Murray Sawatsky to Neil McCrank dated August 5, 1994 with attached transcript
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 2006
September 5, 2006Murray Sawatsky061910 RCMP Briefing note authored by Murray Sawatsky dated July 4, 1997077486 Letter from Norm Doell to John Nilson dated July 21, 1997253854 Transcript of testimony given by Murray Sawatsky at Larry Fisher Proceedings May 27 and June 8, 1999254025 Transcript of testimony given by Murray Sawatsky at Larry Fisher Proceedings May 27 and June 8, 1999254465 Transcript of testimony given by Murray Sawatsky at Larry Fisher Proceedings May 27 and June 8, 1999329914 Transcript of CBC-Radio Saskatchewan broadcast dated July 24, 1997338922 Listing of persons interviewed during Flicker investigation authored by the Commission dated August 29, 2006
September 6, 2006Murray Sawatsky338634 Document entitled “Legislation, Regulations and Policies relating to Policing in Saskatchewan”338941 Document entitled “Police Systemic Issues” authored by the Commission dated August 29, 2006
September 6, 2006Murray Brown004715 News article “’Unstable’ juror may have convicted wrong man in 1970” dated October 19, 1989004816 News article “Milgaard tastes freedom word on review ‘imminent’” dated January 23, 1990338947 Murray Brown Outline authored by the Commission dated September 6, 2006
September 7, 2006Murray Brown004351 Document entitled “Issue:” authored by Murray Brown dated March 20, 1991004623 News article “Serial rapist, not Milgaard, ‘is killer’” dated August 11, 1991004624 News article “Victim’s family doubts guilt” dated August 11, 1991004625 News article “Fisher has lengthy rap sheet” dated August 11, 1991004635 Letter from Kim Campbell to Hersh Wolch dated February 27, 1991004681 News article “Witness’s ‘oversight’ blamed for rejection of retrial” dated March 13, 1991004702 News article “Milgaard case bogged down” dated December 3, 1990004730 News article “Milgaard anxiously awaits results of forensic review” dated May 14, 1990004731 News article “Police ‘sitting’ on Milgaard info” dated May 14, 1990004735 News article “Key evidence in conviction called flawed” dated June 6, 1990
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 7, 2006 - ContinuedMurray Brown004750 Memorandum authored by Murray Brown to Saskatchewan Justice dated August 8, 1990 and
Memorandum from Ellen Gunn to Executive Assistant to the Deputy Minister dated August 7, 1990004783 News article “Milgaard witness says police forced him to lie” dated June 7, 1990009488 News article “Ex-husband went white at mention of killing” dated June 22, 1990010028 Letter from Murray Brown to Stuart Whitley, Q.C. dated August 16, 1991025967 News article “I’m as innocent today as I was yesterday, prisoner says” dated February 28, 1991025970 News article “Milgaards to fight on” dated February 28, 1991026001 News article “Review of rapist’s file demanded” dated August 13, 1991026675 Letter from Gary Lane/Murray Brown to Sharon Jones dated March 6, 1991026681 Letter from Gary Lane/Murray Brown to Jackie Kelleher dated July 16, 1991027176 Memorandum from Ellen Gunn to Saskatchewan Justice dated August 9, 1990027207 Memorandum from Gary Lane to Brian Barrington dated August 16, 1991032096 News article “Has Canada’s Justice system failed David Milgaard” and Will Justice prevail in Milgaard
Case?” dated August 11, 1991113514 Memorandum from Ellen Gunn to Executive Assistant to the Deputy Minister dated August 7, 1990151817 Memorandum from Steve Connelly to Murray Brown dated August 16, 1991327652 Transcript of CBC Radio news broadcast dated July 31, 1990333434 Letter from Eugene Williams to Murray Brown dated June 5, 1990 with attached Application for Mercy333573 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated July 26, 1991
September 11, 2006Murray Brown000287 News article “Police can’t find rape files” dated August 29, 1991002663 Letter from Murray Brown to Eugene Williams dated December 20, 1991002664 Letter from Murray Brown to Chief of Police Saskatoon dated December 20, 1991002694 Letter from Brian Beresh to Murray Brown dated December 27, 1991004320 Document entitled “Draft Questions” dated November 27, 1991004322 Document entitled “Issues” dated August 1991004353 Facsimilie from Bruce MacFarlane to Murray Brown dated November 29, 1991 attaching Letter in Council004537 News article “Reopen case: report” dated October 17, 1991004573 News article “Milgaard inquiry said up to Ottawa” dated September 11, 1991004588 News article “Plea review rejected” dated September 15, 1991009082 Letter from John Quinn to Murray Brown dated December 31, 1991009084 Letter from Doug Egan to Ellen Gunn dated December 5, 1991
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 11, 2006 - ContinuedMurray Brown010007 Document entitled “Milgaard: Potential Next Steps” dated October 3, 1991010030 Letter from Eugene Williams to Murray Brown dated September 5, 1991010085 Handwritten notes dated December 9, 1991012256 Sep-01-1991 News article “Metro woman may hold key to convict’s bid for retrial” dated September 1,
1991016091 News article “Public’s faith shaken by case, minister says” dated September 18 ,1991029808 Dec-10-1991 Order of the Supreme Court of Canada dated December 10, 1991032537 News article “Milgaard decision still several weeks away” dated September 21, 1991077760 News article “Province to play ‘major role’ in Milgaard review” dated November 30, 1991114627 Letter from Eugene Williams to Murray Brown dated August 20, 1991 attaching second application115605 Handwritten note from Murray Brown to Fred Dehm dated December 17, 1991160125 News article “Milgaard case in motion” dated November 9, 1991160129 News article “Milgaard’s attorney’s officials set to meet” November 5, 1991228948 News article “Top court to review Milgaard case” dated November 29, 1991
September 12, 2006Murray Brown000255 Document entitled “Evidence Used To Convict David Milgaard” dated January 1992002674 Letter from Eric Neufeld to Bob McQuire dated January 2, 1992003542 Handwritten notes dated January 1992003787 Handwritten notes dated January 1992000758 List of Files Relating to Larry Fisher re: Milgaard reference date unknown009092 Letter from Antonio Lamer to Ron Fainstein dated January 17, 1992009796 Letter from Ron Fainstein to Murray Brown dated January 27, 1992 with attachments009779 Letter from Eugene Williams to Ron Fainstein dated January 15, 1992 with attached fax coverpage009810 Letter from Ron Fainstein to Justice Antonio Lamer dated January 31, 1992 with statement of Jack Hewitt009874 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Ron Fainstein dated January 31, 1992019280 Order of Chief Justice Lamer to release exhibits dated January 30, 1992020269 Submissions of Counsel on Behalf of David Milgaard as to the Tests to be Employed on the Reference
dated February 05, 1992020350 RCMP Lab report dated February 3, 1992020429 Statement of the Court with Respect to what will Constitute a Miscarriage of Justice... dated February 28,
1992021278 Memorandum of the Attorney General for Saskatchewan dated February 5, 1992032522 News article “ Police developed erroneous theory, Milgaard lawyers say” dated February 18, 1992
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 12, 2006 - ContinuedMurray Brown067230 Letter from Robert Frater to Rick Pearson dated February 10, 1992115784 Handwritten letters from David Milgaard to Nichol John with attached fax coverpage115835 Fax from Murray Brown to Fred Dehm attaching Canadian Briefing116610 Fax from Robert Frater to Murray Brown dated February 14, 1992 with attachments116999 Letter from Murray Brown to Chief Montague dated February 28, 1992 with attachments156858 Letter from Murray Brown to Ron Fainstein dated January 29, 1992234332 Memorandum of Argument of the Attorney General for Saskatchewan dated April 6, 1992267287 Letter from Dennis Berezowsky to Rick Pearson releasing exhibits dated January 17, 1992267414 Handwritten notes of Murray Brown dated January 16, 1992327858 Transcript of CBC Radio broadcast January 20, 1992
September 13, 2006Murray Brown004068 Transcript of interview of David and Joyce Milgaard dated September 19, 1992004442 Document entitled “Issue” authored by Murray Brown dated April 15, 1992004450 Letter from Murray Brown to C. Desormeaux dated May 5, 1992020383 Letter from Murray Brown to the Editor of The Lawyers Weekly dated May 13, 1992020952 Memorandum of Argument of the Attorney General for Saskatchewan with attachments026986 Letter from Robert Mitchell to Helen Adams dated August 12, 1992077808 News article “Milgaard queries handling of data on Fisher” dated April 21, 1992046227 Memorandum of Argument of the Attorney General for Saskatchewan dated November 28, 1991117592 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Kim Campbell dated April 20, 1992117785 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Kim Campbell dated April 20, 1992 with statement of Michael Breckenridge117965 Handwritten notes of Richard Quinney dated September 23, 1992153889 Letter from Murray Brown to Brian Barrington-Foote dated April 14, 1992154281 Memorandum from Bruce MacFarlane to Eugene Williams dated October 30, 1992160313 News article “Lawyers ask why Milgaard wasn’t freed in 1970” dated April 18, 1992160314 News article “He has nowhere to turn” dated April 18, 1992164797 Letter from Robert Mitchell to Hersh Wolch dated April 22, 1992208379 Transcript of Proceedings of the Supreme Court of Canada Appeal dated April 6, 1992227974 News article “Saskatchewan accused of coverup” dated April 22, 1992229673 News article “Milgaard fate now in hands of judges”, “Milgaard’s fate now in hands of court”, “5 judges
hold key to Milgaard’s fate”, “DNA tests no help” dated April 7, 1992279577 News article “Details needed” dated September 23, 1992
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 13, 2006 - ContinuedMurray Brown328328 Transcript of CBC Newsworld broadcast April 16, 1992328357 Transcript of CBC Radio broadcast dated April 16, 1992334791 Letter from Robert Mitchell to Hersh Wolch dated May 8, 1992334858 Statement of David Wollbaum dated September 19, 1991 with attached fax coverpage338943 News article “Lawyer wonders if Milgaard case really has happy ending” dated May 8, 1992
September 14, 2006Murray Brown026014 Letter from James Lockyer to Ron Fainstein dated May 29, 1996032381 Letter from Murray Brown to Ron Fainstein dated July 2, 1997032417 News article “Rock disputes Milgaard account” dated May 22, 1997032431 Document entitled “David Milgaard - DNA testing” authored by Murray Brown dated May 14, 1997032491 Letter from Murray Brown to Dennis Berezowsky dated October 24, 1996032991 Letter from Murray Brown to Deputy Chief N. Doell dated July 18, 1997 033051 Letter from Robert Mitchell to Michelle Scrimgeour and Hilary Smith dated May 20, 1993033150 Letter from Murray Brown to Samir Kulkarni dated March 9, 1993033293 Letter from Murray Brown to Hersh Wolch dated March 31, 1995 033297 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Ned Shillington dated March 14, 1995033451 Letter from Robert Mitchell to Jack Kemper dated May 3, 1994077503 News article “Fisher leaves Sask.” dated July 25, 1995 230498 Letter from Murray Brown to Ron Fainstein dated April 29, 1996230505 Letter from Ron Fainstein to James Lockyer, Brian Beresh, Murray Brown dated April 29, 1996268750 Agreed Proceedure for Examination and DNA testing with Respect to the Murder of Gail Miller dated
undated 289554 Letter from Greg Rodin to Murray Brown dated April 24, 1997 with attachment 289563 Letter from Ron Fainstein to James Lockyer dated March 21, 1997 with attachment 289651 Letter from Murray Brown to Ron Fainstein dated April 7, 1995 with attached letters regarding DNA289661 Letter from Ron Fainstein to Greg Rodin dated January 27, 1995 with attachment 329957 Statement of John Nilson, Q.C. dated July 18, 1997
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 18, 2006Murray Brown004506 News article “Three former city police officers to testify” dated February 8, 1992008578 Statement of Ron Stickel dated December 11, 1991009766 Letter from Murray Brown to Ron Fainstein dated January 29, 1992026946 Letter from Robert Mitchell to G. Mather dated October 29, 1992144634 Supreme Court of Canada Reference - Transcript of Proceedings dated March 12, 1992164842 News article “Minister stands firm on justice record” dated January 3, 1995229387 News article “Fisher ‘most pleased’ with Milgaard decision” dated April 15, 1992297421 Supreme Court of Canada Reference - Transcript of Proceedings dated November 18 & 19, 1999307460 Factum of Respondent dated March 27, 2003339088 File folder206801 Memorandum of Argument of the Attorney General for Saskatchewan dated November 28, 1991232244 Supreme Court of Canada Reference - Transcript of Proceedings dated January 22, 1992233007A Supreme Court of Canada Reference - Transcript of Proceedings dated April 6, 1992 Report247398 Report - Contents of Milgaard Disk #1 March 21, 1992 - April 7, 1992
September 19, 2006Murray Brown009782 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Ron Fainstein dated January 17, 1992
September 19, 2006Remarks regarding questioning of Federal Witness338005 Decision of Commissioner Edward Maccallum in the Matter of an Application by Federal Minister of
Justice to set Constitutional Limitations on the Questioning of Federal Witnesses339089 Judgement dated August 18, 2006 of Justice Laing339108 Final list of priviledged documents on behalf of the Federal Minister of Justice
September 19, 2006Eugene Williams002109 Letter from Eugene Williams to Gerry Borbridge dated June 27, 1990010018 Memoradum from Eugene Williams to file dated July 5, 1990333466 Handwritten Statement of Albert Cadrain dated June 24, 1990333473 Letter from Eugene Williams to Kenneth Watson dated June 27, 1990338056 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated July 13, 1990
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 20, 2006Eugene Williams012669 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to File dated August 22, 1990012681 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to William Corbett dated August 2, 1990 with attached transcript of
CBC news stories015878 Letter from R.A. MacGibbon to Eugene Williams dated September 5, 1990016762 Interview of J.P. dated August 4, 1990039507 News article “Wrong man jailed in 1969 rape case, ex-convict says” dated August 1, 1990113521 Letter from Eugene Williams to Kenneth Watson dated August 9, 1990113534 Memordanum from E.F. Williams to file dated August 15, 1990155213 Memoradum from Eugene Williams to file dated August 6, 1990
September 25, 2006Eugene Williams002289 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to Bruce MacFarlane dated October 4, 1990002948 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to File dated October 10, 1991003276 Transcript of the Interview of Nichol Demyen dated September 25, 1991009190 Transcript of CBC Broadcast “The House” dated September 14, 1991009437 RCMP Lab Report dated February 17, 1992012698 1968 Annual Report of the Saskatoon Police Department114815 Document entitled “David Milgaard - Chronology of Events” dated September 11, 1991114906 Memorandum from Douglas Rutherford to Deputy Minister dated October 2, 1991152076 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to Peter Lugli dated October 24, 1991157113 Letter from Eugene Williams to Hersh Wolch dated September 10, 1990157231 Letter from Eugene Williams to Hersh Wolch dated December 31, 1991226165 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Joe Clark dated December 20, 1988 attaching application230348 Letter from Ron Fainstein to Antonio Lamer undated attaching copy of order regarding exhibits231497 Letter from Eugene Williams to Patricia Alain dated February 24, 1992321731 Facsimile from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated October 29, 1991 attaching victim statement321950 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to Douglas Rutherford dated September 10, 1991 attaching
statement333507 Memorandum from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated September 18, 1990333511 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to Douglas Rutherford dated October 1, 1990333518 Letter from Joseph Penkala to Cecile Rosner dated November 2, 1990333617 Facsimile from Eugene Williams to Rick Pearson attaching victim file333656 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to File dated September 20, 1991333657 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to File dated September 20, 1991
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 25, 2006 - ContinuedEugene Williams333667 Letter from Eugene Williams to Dr. Lee Pulos dated September 21, 1991333823 Facsimilie from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated October 23, 1991 attaching victim file334078 Letter from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated November 20, 1991 attaching notebook333960 Letter from Eugene Williams to Campbell Perry dated November 6, 1991334136 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to File dated November 22, 1991334274 Letter from Eugene Williams to Martin Orne dated December 12, 1991334337 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated December 30, 1991334371 Letter from Eugene Williams to Barry Gaudette dated January 6, 1991334378 Facsimilie from Barry Gaudette to Eugene Williams dated January 9, 1991334382 Letter from Eugene Williams to Vivian Emmerson dated January 6, 1991334386 Facsimilie from Eugene Williams to Vivian Emmerson dated January 10, 1991334413 Letter from Vivian Emmerson to Eugene Williams dated January 15, 1992334423 Letter from Eugene Williams to Vivian Emmerson dated January 16, 1992334429 Letter from Vivian Emmerson to Eugene Williams dated January 21, 1992334449 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to Rob Frater dated January 21, 1992334504 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated January 29, 1992339772 Handwritten notebook - Composition Book #3 authored by Bruce MacFarlane
September 26, 2006Eugene Williams010014 Letter from William Corbett to John Duggan dated August 9, 1990010283 Letter from Barry Gaudette to Eugene Williams dated February 25, 1992010358 Transcript of Cross-examination of Larry Fisher dated July 12, 1990016094 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to William Corbett dated August 20, 1991062862 Letter from Eugene Williams to Rick Pearson dated March 19, 1992067090 Facsimile from Rick Pearson to Eugene Williams dated April 23, 1992068967 Letter from Eugene Williams to James Ferris dated May 12, 1992151787 Memorandum from Deputy Minister to Bruce MacFarlane dated February 18, 1991160024 News article “Family of victim backs Milgaard” dated August 11, 1991230977 Facsimilie from Eugene Williams to Patricia Alain dated March 11, 1992 attaching transcript268698 Letter from Ron Fainstein to Hersh Wolch, Brian Beresh, and Murray Brown dated March 23, 1992279671 News article “Old wounds reopened for murder victim’s family” dated July 19, 1997334760 Letter from Dr. Marcia Eisenberg to Ron Fainstein dated April 15, 1992334788 Letter from Eugene Williams to Dr. Brian Richardson dated May 7, 1992
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 26, 2006 - ContinuedEugene Williams334822 Memorandum from Eugene Williams to file dated September 9, 1992334823 Statement of Michael Breckenridge dated May 22, 1992334854 Receipt for audio tape of Milgaard press conference dated September 19, 1992337766 Document entitled “Applying for a conviction review” dated 2002339850 Court of Appeal decision regarding Larry Fisher of Judge Sherstobitoff
September 27, 2006Eugene Williams003349 Investigation report authored by Eddie Karst dated May 25, 1969010718 Letter from L.J.Corey to K.W. MacKay dated March 17, 1971182100 Memorandum from David Asper to Hersh Wolch dated January 5, 1989332295 Chapter of book “Winnipeg * - The Ice-cold Hothouse” by Charles Wilkins
September 27, 2006Ron Fainstein339840 Curriculum Vitae of Ron Fainstein dated 2006
September 28, 2006Ron Fainstein002090 RCMP Lab Report dated February 17, 1992008980 Letter from Hersh Wolch to Robert Frater dated March 2, 1992 032390 Letter from Brian Beresh to Ronald Fainstein dated June 24, 1997032678 Letter from Ron Fainstein to James Lockyer dated April 22, 1996032748 Letter from Murray Brown to Ronald Fainstein dated April 7, 1995032749 Letter from Ron Fainstein to Greg Rodin dated March 30, 1995032751 Letter from Ron Fourney to Ron Fainstein dated March 16, 1995106901 Letter from Greg Rodin to Ron Faistein dated October 18, 1995107009 Press release dated May 20, 1997107044 Letter from James Lockyer to Ron Fainstein dated April 16, 1997107056 Letter from James Lockyer to Ron Fainstein dated January 24, 1997107122 Letter from Ron Fainstein to James Lockyer dated July 15, 1996107124 Letter from James Lockyer to Ron Fainstein dated July 3, 1996107127 Letter from James Lockyer to Ron Fainstein dated June 25, 1996
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageSeptember 28, 2006 - ContinuedRon Fainstein122967 Transcript of Supreme Court of Canada Hearing April 6, 1992147980 News article “Milgaard waits for DNA test” dated July 9, 1996157242 Letter from Robert Frater to Hersh Wolch dated January 13, 1992164907 Letter from Greg Rodin to Ron Fainstein dated February 21, 1995173044 Letter from Ron Fainstein to James Lockyer dated October 31, 1996174295 Memorandum from Greg Rodin to File dated April 12, 1995230230 Various letters regarding DNA testing230389 Letter from Ron Fainstein to Dr. David Werrett dated March 21, 1997230438 Letter from Ron Fainstein to James Lockyer dated November 26, 1996230444 Letter from James Lockyer to Ron Fainstein dated November 21, 1996230478 Letter from Ron Fainstein to James Lockyer dated June 17, 1996230508 Letter from Mitchell Holland to Ron Fainstein dated April 18, 1996230984 Letter from Ron Fainstein to Barry Gaudette dated April 7, 1992231020 Various letters regarding DNA231438 Interim report authored by Michael Barber for Ron Fainstein dated July 18, 1997245562 RCMP Exhibit tracking record263493 Facsimile from Murray Brown to Ron Fainstein dated June 24, 1997268668 Letter from Robert Frater to Brian Beresh dated January 13, 1992268673 Letter from Robert Frater to Brian Beresh dated January 14, 1992268708 Letter from Ron Fainstein to Brian Beresh dated December 11, 1995268709 Letter from Edward Blake to Ron Fainstein dated December 4, 1995268728 Letter from Ron Fainstein to Brian Beresh dated February 19, 1997268754 Letter from Ron Fainstein to Antonio Lamer dated May 1, 1997289574 Letter from Ron Fainstein to James Lockyer dated February 20, 1997317717 Transcript of Supreme Court of Canada dated March 9, 1992334763 Letter from Ron Fainstein to Ron Fourney dated April 15, 1992340175 Outline of DNA Issues 1995-1997
October 2006
October 2, 2006David Kyle340347 Curriculum Vitae of David Kyle340178 The Royal Commission on Criminal Justice Report339707 Criminal Appeal Act 1995 (c. 35)
Commission of the Inquiry Into the Wrongful Conviction of David MilgaardHonourable Mr. Justice Edward P. MacCallum, Commissioner
Click on any heading to return to first pageOctober 3, 2006David Kyle339381 The Criminal Cases Review Commission and the Court of Appeal: The Commission’s Perspective dated 2005339389 Correcting Miscarriages of Justice: The Role of the Criminal Cases Review Commission , dated unknown339444 Formal Memorandum: Crimes Discovered During the Review dated 2006339587 Formal Memorandum: Section 19 Requirements to Appoint an Investigation Officer dated 2006339667 Criminal Cases Review Commission Home Page - Case Statistics dated 2006339668 Criminal Cases Review Commission - Once you have applied to us dated 2006339755 Criminal Cases Review Commission - Application form dated 2006
October 4, 2006Patricia Alain075178 Memoradum from Patricia Alain to Chuck Orem dated February 18, 1999230919 Letter from Kathy Bowen to Inspector Orem dated September 3, 1997231387 Report from Patricia Alain to Chuck Orem dated October 2, 1997231473 Letter from Patricia Alain to Ron Fainstein dated March 1, 1995287452 Transcript of testimony of Patricia Alain at Larry Fisher trial287591 Curriculum Vitae of Patricia Alain dated 1997334474 Request for analysis from Eugene Williams to Officer in charge CFL Ottawa dated January 22, 1992335730 RCMP Laboratory Manuals 1978-1985339795 CD of Patricia Alain’s testimony dated September 22, 2006340313 Transcript of Patricia Alain’s Interview dated September 22, 2006
October 4, 2006Commission Counsel DNA remarks339762 Letter from Jordon Hardy to Bruce Gibson dated September 14, 2006339765 Letter from Anne-Elizabeth Charland to Bruce Gibson dated September 19, 2006340172 Letter from Michael Barber to Jordon Hardy dated September 26, 2006340176 Letter from Jordon Hardy to Michael Barber dated September 14, 20340380 DNA Chronology Chart prepared by Commission Counsel October 2006