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The Huron Expositor, 1996-07-03, Page 3Murray will stand trial, says Hunter BY MONA IRWIN SSP News Staff A 46 -year-old Goderich man will stand trial for the murder of his 15 -year-old daughter in a unique case .. one in which there is no hody. •Fifteen -year-old Mistie Nicole Murray has not been seen since May 31, 1995. Her father, Steven Murray, former- ly of St. Columhan, is charged with second-dcgreee murder in connection with her disap- pearance. Provincial Court Judge Garry Hunter made the deci- sion last Wednesday (June 26), despite a brief hut spirited argument by Murray's defence lawyer, Brian Greenspan, of Greenspan, Humphrey, of Toronto. Later, Greenspan said he wasn't surprised by Hunter's decision. Preliminary hearings arc held to determine whether there is enough evidence to commit a person to stand trial, but, unlike a trial, `reasonable doubt' is not part of a prelimi- nary hearing. "For the purposes of a pre- liminary hearing, the judge doesn't have to believe or accept the evidence," Greenspan said, during a brief interview at the end of the • preliminary hearing, which took a total of five days. "As an example, I tell peo- ple: let's say someone went to the police and said `Brian Greenspan heat mc up on Christmas Day, and.1 know it was Christmas Day because you wouldn't forget that';' and they point at me and say `that's the person who assault - cd me'. "Even if I could prove 1 was in Cancun. Mexico, with m family on Christmas Day even if I saw friends there - I'vc got an airtight alibi, but guess what, the>prelimiAr y ng judge will sayk,`Tif it r , te jury." It is illegal to publish or broadcast any evidence that is given during a preliminary hearing. A pre-trial hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 2. In a pre- trial hearing, both lawyers sit down with a judge (not the judge who will try the case) and discuss issues that may be raised in the trial. It is not open to the public- „ Greenspan said he expected the trial will take place in the spring, and will take two to three weeks. • News and Views PHOTO BY DAVID SCOTT CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS - There were plenty of activities planned on Canada Day in Seaforth Monday. Starting off the day was the Firemen's Breakfast at the fire - hall. Above, firemen Pete Marlene and Marty Bedard flip pancakes for the 740 adults and children who enjoyed the annual breakfast. That's the largest crowd yet for the event. At right, Lindsay Devereaux and Don Sills open the enter- tainment at the Victoria Park bandshell with the National Anthem. Below, Cathy Garrick is ready to set out on the Heritage Walk Poker Rally with son Tommy in the stroller and Megan Bedard, left, looking on. Fireworks were held at the high school at dusk. A few brighr i ideas for the future. 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This competition includes community papers from across Canada. An honour to be proud of. CONGRATULATIONS GREGOR! winner of The Blue Ribbon Award for overall quality and excellence! BLUE RIBBON AWARD 1996 BLUE RIBBON AWARD 1996