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· Despite the serious charges Shirley faced, the Canadianlegal system's decisions allowed her to retain custody of Zachary. The Bagbys' relentless efforts to secure custody were met with numerous obstacles, highlighting potential flaws in the child welfare and judicial systems.
· After Newfoundland woman killed their son and grandson, California couple seeks to improve baillaws By Diane Crocker, PNI Atlantic Published Last updated
· The case led to the passage of Bill C-464, or "Zachary's Bill", strengthening the conditions for bail in Canadian courts in cases involving the well-being of children.
· Ten years ago this month, he and his wife, Kate, both of California, lost their only grandchild, 13-month-old Zachary. Zachary’s mother, Newfoundland native Dr. ShirleyTurner, had taken the...
· Zachary’s grandparents, who had now lost a son and a grandson to ShirleyTurner, were active in prompting a review and reorganization of Canadianlaws regarding child custody. Bill C-464, or “Zachary’s Bill,” was signed into Canadianlaw in 2010 after years of activism by the Bagby family. At the time, Shirley had been released on bail and awarded custody of the infant, even though she was in the process of being extradited to the United States to stand trial for the murder of Zachary's father, Andrew David Bagby. Why did Shirley Turner leave staged evidence?Prior to committing the murder-suicide, Shirley left staged evidence to frame her recent boyfriend. Conception Bay South, where Shirley Turner drowned herself and her son Zachary. Photograph by Tango7174. The case became notorious, and fingers were inevitably pointed (as they should be!).Did Shirley Turner take revenge after a break-up?Turner seemingly took the rejection horribly and soon after the break-up, took her revenge. It was not only with Andrew, but Shirley Turner’s history was also full of turbulent relationships and chaotic behavior. The Canadian-born woman had been married twice before, and both marriages ended due to her abusive ways.How did Shirley Turner die?On , Shirley dosed herself and her toddler with Ativan and plunged both of them into the Atlantic Ocean, where they both drowned. Prior to committing the murder-suicide, Shirley left staged evidence to frame her recent boyfriend. Conception Bay South, where Shirley Turner drowned herself and her son Zachary. Photograph by Tango7174.What happened to Andrew & Shirley?Free on $75,000 bail, Shirley refused to allow the parents of Andrew visitation of their new grandson, sparking a legal custody battle. Meanwhile, Shirley began another romantic affair, though the man broke off the relationship when he found out she was wanted for murder. · Following these awful tragedies, the Bagby family continued to fight for justice, advocating for changes to Canadianlaw, especially in the areas of bailreform and child protection.
At the time, Shirley had been released on bail and awarded custody of the infant, even though she was in the process of being extradited to the United States to stand trial for the murder of Zachary's father, Andrew David Bagby.
· Following these awful tragedies, the Bagby family continued to fight for justice, advocating for changes to Canadianlaw, especially in the areas of bailreform and child protection.
