Suspected van in Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette murder. There was blood in her crib and on one of her dolls. While as few as 10 can decide an accused person's fate, no more than 12 can render a verdict, so if all 14 remain when final arguments are complete, two will be randomly selected to be excused from further jury duty. Derek Saretzky made a brief appearance Wednesday via video link a Lethbridge, Alta., courtroom. “Curiouscast is all about great storytelling, great reporting and great listening experiences overall.”. After three weeks of hearing graphic evidence, it took jurors just three hours to find Saretzky guilty of all three counts of first-degree murder. Grant and her editors were aware of what kind of evidence would be shown in court because of the voir dire proceedings leading up to the trial. Different Measures for Different Platforms. Saretzky has since appealed his conviction for the murder of Hanne Meketech and is appealing his sentence. ON He is currently in custody, out of province, serving life sentences. Go to the Subscriptions Centre to manage your: ©2018 CBC/Radio-Canada. He then drank her blood, ate a piece of her heart and burned her body in a fire pit. On April 20, 2016, he was also charged with first-degree murder of Meketech. I understand I can withdraw my consent to any of the aforementioned items at any time. Saretzky, 22, faces first-degree murder charges in the deaths of Terry Blanchette, 27, and Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette. “We’re thrilled to see the hard work of our hosts and producers being recognized today by Apple Podcasts,” said Chris Duncombe, director of streaming and podcasting at Corus Entertainment. A knife presented as evidence from Saretzky's apartment. Investigators asked everyone to be on the lookout for a white van with a large rear antenna and a flag attached. Police video. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Derek Saretzky charged in Alberta homicides - Duration: 9:59. Officers reviewed CCTV surveillance video and confirmed there was a white van with a flag attached driving in the area, which led to the description released in the Amber Alert. He reported seeing a white commercial van sitting in the alley and said he heard a child’s voice. One neighbour told police he woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of someone walking outside. The Alberta Court of Appeal heard arguments Monday in the case of Derek Saretzky, 27, who believes he should be acquitted on one count of first-degree murder for the death of Hanne Meketech, 69. But it was too late. The triple murderer’s actions have torn many lives apart — so many people have pain that will never heal. A massive police presence converged in the Crowsnest Pass. Mobile users, click here to follow the live blog. The senior had died five days before Blanchette's body was discovered. They lived in the Crowsnest Pass in the Rocky Mountains of southwest Alberta and spent as much time as possible outside enjoying nature. jessica.dionne@bellmedia.ca, 299 Queen Street West Police followed up on that tip and seized the van. There, he strangled young Hailey and committed acts of cannibalism to her body. READ MORE: © 2019 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. The Amber Alert ended in heartbreak. That morning, Bill Blanchette went inside his son’s house when he didn’t get a response to calls, texts or a knock on the door. Derek Saretzky charged in Alberta homicides - Duration: 9:59. What Does the Public Need to Know, © 2020 Journalism Cases from Canada – Ryerson University School of Journalism, 4. Police searching for Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette. tap here to see other videos from our team. 9:59. Bill frantically searched for his granddaughter. Curiouscast’s ‘Crime Beat’ tops Apple Podcasts’ Canada’s Best Listens of 2019. Saretzky’s lawyer told three members of the appeal court there were significant changes in his client's health and behaviour after he was arrested, including a suicide attempt. And what they’ve all come to realize is that time isn’t making it any easier. However, a day later she was pronounced dead after remnants of her body were found at the campsite in Crowsnest Pass, Alta. Wore a mask for the killings/kidnapping, Jurors having mixed reactions. But on Sept. 14, 2015, darkness overtook the Pass. Saretzky, 24, faces charges of first-degree murder in connection with the Sept. 14, 2015, death of Hailey’s father, Terry Blanchette, 27, and the girl’s abduction and slaying. A welcome email is on its way. Derek Saretzky faces three charges of first-degree murder in the deaths of Blairmore man Terry Blanchette, his daughter, Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette, and 69-year-old Hanne Meketech. 514-989-3838, Program & News Director Montréal, QC
City green bin program delayed in London, Ont. An Amber Alert was issued for two-year-old Hailey, whose remains were discovered in a remote rural area a few days later. Global News podcast ‘Crime Beat’ returns for second season, WATCH: Crime reporter Nancy Hixt previews season 2 of her podcast 'Crime Beat,' including her exclusive interview with the mother of convicted triple murderer Derek Saretzky – Oct 9, 2019, Trump team scores few legal wins as it hunts for fraud evidence in U.S. election, Manitoba grocery clerk solves mystery of how to open produce bags amid coronavirus. During the trial, the jury was shown videotaped confessions where Saretzky told police he killed Meketech — who knew his grandparents — in a spur-of-the-moment decision and because he didn’t think anyone cared about her. It was a year and a half later, during the trial, that details of this horrific crime were revealed. Police traced evidence of blood in Saretzky's van. He also detailed how he dismembered and cannibalized the little girl. WATCH: Crime reporter Nancy Hixt previews season 2 of her podcast 'Crime Beat,' including her exclusive interview with the mother of convicted triple murderer Derek Saretzky. Terry's body was discovered in the bathroom. Investigators pressed him for information. Mobile users, click here to follow the live blog. Police quickly identified Saretzky as a suspect. Triple-murderer Derek Saretzky will spend a minimum 75 years behind bars for the killing of an elderly woman and father and daughter two years ago. It was Terry’s father — Hailey’s grandfather — who discovered she was missing. Also among the winners was Curiouscast’s Russia Rising, which takes a look at Russian trolls, cyberwarfare, hacking, KGB agents and The Putin Generation. Toronto On Sept 16, 2015, Saretzky was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Blanchette and his daughter. There is an additional charge of committing indignity to a body in the girl's case. Read more about cookies here. Want to discuss? The rare nature of the crime and the resulting evidence left CBC with a series of tough editorial decisions to make, including whether or not to use the re-enactment tape and which of the gory photos to publish, if any. He found his son dead, lying in a pool of blood in the bathroom. By ticking this box I agree to receive the chosen newsletter(s), including promotional, programming, marketing and other survey emails. Due to the brutal nature of the crimes, a wide range of graphic evidence was presented, including gory photographs, videos of Saretzky’s confession, and a re-enactment video in which he walked investigators through the brutal acts he committed at the campsite. Warning: The following story contains content some readers may find disturbing. 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The triple murder trial of Derek Saretzky continues in Lethbridge today. Saretkzy had initially appealed all three murder convictions but the other two appeals have been abandoned. On Sept. 15, 2015, during a candlelight vigil for Hailey, investigators revealed they had found evidence confirming Hailey had been murdered. Nothing could have prepared him for what he would find. “From the moment we started Crime Beat we had one simple goal: to shine a light in the darkest places and in telling victims’ stories, give voice to the voiceless,” Hixt said. Saretzky was not in present in the courtroom. "There has to be some solid legal grounds to work from, there were not for those other cases, primarily because he had confessed to family members," said Der. You can mute the hashtag: McCauley leaves the room again to arrange for transportation to burn site, Says he burned a bunch of stuff to clean up. Police video. Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Edmonton SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. The next issue of Edmonton Sun Headline News will soon be in your inbox. North Dakota: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - Duration: 19:34. Blood smears on the floor indicate Blanchette's attempt to rescue himself from Saretzky. Postmedia court reporter Kevin Martin is in Lethbridge and will be providing live updates from court. It was the neighbour’s tip about the white van that eventually led police to identify a suspect. Get $200 in free ad credits and a SooToday Business Listing. 9:59. CBC assigned crime reporter Meghan Grant and two others to cover the trial. Sign in or register for your free account. Blood stains drench the bedsheets where Blanchette was first bludgeoned with a crowbar. Would he lead them to Hailey? "I'm very proud of you," says McCauley as he gets details out of, Now McCauley is trying to find out where Hailey's body is, Where did you turn her into ashes? Five days later, Blanchette’s body was discovered in his home. North Dakota: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - Duration: 19:34. He was also convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Terry Blanchette and his two-year-old daughter, Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette.