News Items tag as: Peter Beckett Trial

True crime doc about Kamloops murder trial a hit on Amazon Prime
November 15, 2024 - 7:00 AM

A newly released true crime documentary series centred around a Kamloops trial is gaining traction among Canadian viewers.
Former New Zealand politician jailed for murder files lawsuit over motorhome sale
September 12, 2021 - 4:09 PM

A former New Zealand politician who served time for allegedly murdering his wife is now suing a man for allegedly selling his motorhome without his permission.
Former New Zealand politician won't face third murder trial for death of wife
January 06, 2021 - 6:30 AM

A former New Zealand politician who faced two murder trials relating to the 2010 death of his wife could soon close this chapter of his life and walk away a free man.
Former New Zealand politician may face third murder trial for death of wife
September 29, 2020 - 6:00 AM

A former New Zealand politician convicted of the first degree murder of his wife won an appeal and the case could go back before a jury for a third time.
BREAKING: Beckett guilty of first degree murder of his wife
September 16, 2017 - 5:07 PM

KELOWNA – Peter Beckett has been found guilty of first degree murder of his wife.
BECKETT TRIAL: What the jury didn't hear
September 14, 2017 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA – Two dozen people on two separate juries have heard a lot in the trials of Peter Beckett, a New Zealand man accused of drowning his Albertan wife near Revelstoke while on summer vacation in 2010, but there's so much more to the story.
Kelowna jurors soon to decide if Peter Beckett drowned his wife in lake seven years ago
September 11, 2017 - 5:06 PM

KELOWNA – Jurors will soon have to decide if Peter Beckett is a devious liar who plotted to murder his wife while on vacation near Revelstoke or a loving husband who was unable to save her when she fell overboard.
Police informant spells out plot to intimidate witnesses in drowning murder trial in Kelowna
August 23, 2017 - 4:04 PM

KELOWNA – There was more colourful and candid testimony today from a career-criminal-turned-informant at a Kelowna Supreme Court first-degree murder trial.
Cell mate of man accused of drowning wife in Revelstoke says accused wanted him to murder witnesses
August 22, 2017 - 5:47 PM

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New trial begins in Kelowna for man accused of drowning his wife for insurance money
August 21, 2017 - 4:53 PM

KELOWNA – The lawyer who prepared the will of a woman who was drowned near Revelstoke seven years ago testified today in Kelowna court that he caught the woman’s husband rifling through personal papers in his office shortly after her death.
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News Items tag as: Peter Beckett Trial

True crime doc about Kamloops murder trial a hit on Amazon Prime

Former New Zealand politician jailed for murder files lawsuit over motorhome sale

Former New Zealand politician won't face third murder trial for death of wife

Former New Zealand politician may face third murder trial for death of wife

BREAKING: Beckett guilty of first degree murder of his wife

BECKETT TRIAL: What the jury didn't hear

Kelowna jurors soon to decide if Peter Beckett drowned his wife in lake seven years ago

Police informant spells out plot to intimidate witnesses in drowning murder trial in Kelowna

Cell mate of man accused of drowning wife in Revelstoke says accused wanted him to murder witnesses

New trial begins in Kelowna for man accused of drowning his wife for insurance money

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