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Melonie Biddersingh; ONTARIO

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Release Date: 04/10/2024

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Melonie Biddersingh was a teenage Jamaican immigrant who met a tragic fate in 1994. Her life was cut short by the very people who should have protected her: her father and stepmother. Her case is considered one of the worst child abuse cases in Canadian history.   -K&O   Check us out on Instagram to join in the discussions about the case! Comment on the case related post, we can't wait to hear your thoughts.    Intro music made by:     Sources:    

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Melonie Biddersingh was a teenage Jamaican immigrant who met a tragic fate in 1994. Her life was cut short by the very people who should have protected her: her father and stepmother. Her case is considered one of the worst child abuse cases in Canadian history.

 

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Retired Toronto detective who cracked 'girl in the suitcase murder' reveals what led to arrest | CTV News

‘Suitcase murder’: Toronto Police to exhume Dwayne Biddersingh’s body (thestar.com)

Melonie Biddersingh’s death should shame us all: James (thestar.com)

'Her story haunts me every day': Former homicide detective turned reporter reflects on 'suitcase murder' (ctvnews.ca)

Melonie Biddersingh cold case: Police identify remains of teen found in burning suitcase 18 years later | National Post

Melonie Biddersingh’s brother tells sentencing hearing of ‘extreme guilt’ over abuse he witnessed (thestar.com)

Melonie Biddersingh’s mother tells court she never stopped searching for daughter after disappearance (thestar.com)

Melonie Biddersingh's half-brother testifies about father's abuse at trial | CBC News

Father, stepmother charged in 1994 suitcase slaying | CBC News

Melonie's killer stepmom screams obscenities at sentencing | Toronto Sun

Jury finds stepmom guilty in 1994 'suitcase' murder of Melonie Biddersingh, 17 | CP24.com

Elaine Biddersingh sentenced to life with no parole for 16 years in stepdaughter’s death - Toronto | Globalnews.ca

2020 ONCA 241 (CanLII) | R. v. Biddersingh | CanLII

2016 ONSC 5663 (CanLII) | R. v Elaine Biddersingh | CanLII

Everton Biddersingh convicted of first degree murder of abused daughter | National Post

Everton Biddersingh's 'reign of terror' killed daughter, Crown argues | CBC News

Father told half-brother that Melonie Biddersingh ran away | CBC News

Here's what the jury didn't hear in the Biddersingh suitcase murder trial | CBC News

Melonie Biddersingh was 'progressively deteriorating' before death, pathologist testifies (yahoo.com)

Everton Biddersingh found guilty in daughter Melonie’s death (thestar.com)

Elaine Biddersingh, who confined stepdaughter, denied her food, found guilty of second-degree murder | National Post

Suitcase murder: Dad, stepmom charged in 1994 slaying of 17-year-old Toronto girl (thestar.com)

Pastor tells second Biddersingh trial of confession that led to break in case | CBC News

Everton Biddersingh sentenced to life in prison for murder of daughter Melonie | CBC News

Melonie Biddersingh’s stepmother guilty of second-degree murder (thestar.com)

Court upholds Biddersingh's murder conviction in death of 17-year-old stepdaughter | CTV News

Ontario court upholds murder conviction in death of girl found in burning suitcase | CBC News