Monday, January 08, 2007

Abbotsford Killer

A. The Abbotsford Killer – Video Questions for Discussion

1. Why did police believe the killing of Tanya Smith was not an ordinary murder?
2. How did police know that the calls to police or the turning up of the tomb stone at the radio station were the work of the killer?
3. What was the main clue that would later identify Terry Driver as the Abbotsford killer?
4. How did the community respond to the police warnings?
5. Would you say these warnings were justified? Explain.
6. The police did not reveal all its evidence publicly? Why not?
7. What did Terry Driver use as a weapon to hurt the victim?
8. What crimes did he commit?
9. What was his defense?
10. What would police and the prosecution have to prove?
11. What sentence did Terry Driver receive?
12. Do you believe this sentence was justified?

B. Summarize the arguments made in defense of Terry Driver – Article

C. Research news articles on the Abbotsford Killings and comment.