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Karen Edwards

Karen Edwards

She's originally from southern Ontario where she obtained a print and broadcast journalism diploma from Durham College. Shortly after graduating, Karen worked at local newspaper in a small northern Alberta town. She joined the TBnewswatch team in 2020 after spending nearly two years covering court and general news for an online news publication in B.C.'s Southern Interior. Now she is spending her spare time freelancing for TBnewswatch.

Recent Work by Karen

Crown in Thunder Bay trailer-hitch manslaughter case recommending 8-12 year sentence

Crown in Thunder Bay trailer-hitch manslaughter case recommending 8-12 year sentence

Brayden Bushby, 22, was convicted of manslaughter in the 2017 death of 34-year-old Barbara Kentner on Dec. 14, 2020.
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Brayden Bushby convicted of manslaughter in fatal trailer hitch attack

Brayden Bushby convicted of manslaughter in fatal trailer hitch attack

A Thunder Bay man has been found guilty in the 2017 death of 34-year-old Barbara Kentner. 
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Verdict expected today in Thunder Bay trailer hitch throwing death manslaughter trial

Verdict expected today in Thunder Bay trailer hitch throwing death manslaughter trial

Judge Helen M. Pierce is expected to present her decision at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14.
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Sudbury man charged with extortion, aggravated assault after Thunder Bay incident

Sudbury man charged with extortion, aggravated assault after Thunder Bay incident

Officers learned a male suspect had attacked another individual during a confrontation at a residence in the 300-block of Brodie Street South and learned the accused had refused to allow the victim to seek medical assistance until after payment was made, police said.
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ONTARIO: Judge hears closing arguments in Brayden Bushby manslaughter trial

ONTARIO: Judge hears closing arguments in Brayden Bushby manslaughter trial

Justice Helen M. Pierce is expected to deliver her reasons for judgement on Dec. 14.
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ONTARIO: Pathologist cross-examined by defence on last day of trailer hitch manslaughter trial

ONTARIO: Pathologist cross-examined by defence on last day of trailer hitch manslaughter trial

On Wednesday, Nov. 4,  Dr. Toby Rose, the pathologist who conducted the post-mortem examination of Barbara Kentner, 34, who died in July 2017 took the stand for a second day as she was cross-examined by Bushby’s lawyer, George Joseph
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Pathologist cross-examined on last day of trailer-hitch manslaughter trial in Thunder Bay

Pathologist cross-examined on last day of trailer-hitch manslaughter trial in Thunder Bay

On Wednesday, Nov. 4,  Dr. Toby Rose, the pathologist who conducted the post-mortem examination of Barbara Kentner, 34, who died in July 2017 took the stand for a second day as she was cross-examined by Bushby’s lawyer, George Joseph.
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ONTARIO: Trailer hitch injury hastened Barbara Kentner's death, forensic expert tells court on day two of trial

ONTARIO: Trailer hitch injury hastened Barbara Kentner's death, forensic expert tells court on day two of trial

Court heard details of Barbara Kentner’s autopsy report including from a number of her medical records which revealed the complications of Kentner’s medical history on the second day of Brayden Bushby's manslaughter trial
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ONTARIO: Court views police statement of Barbara Kentner after trailer hitch assault in Thunder Bay

ONTARIO: Court views police statement of Barbara Kentner after trailer hitch assault in Thunder Bay

Brayden Bushby pleaded guilty to throwing trailer hitch in January 2017 at Barbara Kentner, who later died
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Teen facing murder charge arrested for arson

Teen facing murder charge arrested for arson

Boy, 15, now also facing arson and other charges
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