New trial for Ontario man in 10-year-old girl’s murder

Ontario’s court of appeal has overturned Timothy Rees’s conviction for the 1989 murder of 10-year-old Darla Thurrott, ordering a new trial that is unlikely to occur. The case involves recanted confessions, police conspiracy allegations, and mishandled evidence, raising questions about a possible miscarriage of justice. Rees, who has maintained his innocence, suggests that the true culprit may be their landlord, James Raymer. A critical audio recording implicating Raymer was not disclosed during the original trial, further complicating the case.

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