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From this angle you can see the window facing the cell in which Allan Legere was kept. It was blocked up in order to prevent communication between him and other inmates in the exercise yard.15
An article published in the Daily Gleaner on Novermber 6, 1996.4 November 1996
Fredericton, N.B
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Timeline of TerrorJune 22, 1986- Shopkeeper John Glendenning, 66, of Black River, is beaten to death and his wife is viciously beaten, sexually assaulted and then left to die.
January 22, 1987-Legere is convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with eligibility for parole in 18 years.
August 8, 1987-Legere fails in a bid to reverse his murder conviction before the New Brunswick Court of Appeal.
February 20, 1989-Prominent lawyer C. David Hughes represented Legere in a murder appeal before the Supreme Court of Canada.
May 3, 1989-Legere escapes from the Dr. Georges L. Dumont Hospital in Moncton after being taken there from the Atlantic Institution at Renous for an ear infection. A country-wide manhunt begins.
May 29, 1989-Chatham shopkeeper Annie Flam is beaten to death. Her sister Nina Flam is beaten and raped.
October 1, 1989-Legere's appeal founders. The Supreme Court said it does not issue rulings in matters where the accused is unlawfully at large. Ironically, the SCOC later ruled on five other cases similar to Legere's.
October 13, 1989-Sisters Donna and Linda Daughney are sexually assaulted and beaten to death in their home. The home is set ablaze.
November 24, 1989-Roman Catholic priest James Smith is found beaten to death in the rectory of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Chatham Head.
November 24, 1989-Legere is recaptured by RCMP near Nelson-Miramichi.
August 17, 1990-Legere is sentenced to serve nine years for escaping custody, kidnapping and common assault relating to his May 3, 1989 escape.
November 20, 1990-Legere is charged with four counts of first-degree murder.
December 6, 1990-A preferred indictment containing the four murder charges is filed with the court of Queen's Bench in Newcastle (Miramichi) and the case is transferred to the Burton Courthouse.
May 24, 1991-A book entitled "Terror: Murder and Panic in New Brunswick" was banned by the New Brunswick Court of Appeal. It felt the book tended to lead its readers to believe Legere was guilty.
June 7, 1991-Voire dire hearings spanning 19 days conclude. The hearings determined the admissibility of DNA evidence.
August 26, 1991-Jury selection begins with a panel of 500 being summoned to the Oromocto High School Auditorium. Of the 500 called 311 were exempted for various reasons while another 32 were excused from attending the selection ceremony.
August 28, 1991-Legere's jury trial begins at the Burton Courthouse near Oromocto.
November 3, 1991-Legere is convicted by a six-woman, five-man jury on the four murder charges and is sentenced to life in prison.
November 13, 1991-Legere files notice of appeal with the New Brunswick Court of Appeal.
November 28, 1991-Then Solicitor-General Bruce Smith said security costs charged to his department have climbed past $1.2 million. The province, he said, has to pay $850,000 of the amount.
December 13, 1991-Unconfirmed reports surface that Legere is planning another escape and he is flown from the Miramichi Airport to Montreal where he is transferred to a special handling unit.
March 2, 1992-The federal government announced costs of well over $110,000 were incurred by the RCMP in the Legere manhunt; another $314,000 for RCMP security measures at the Burton Courthouse and $63,000 for scientific analysis of DNA.
The Daily Gleaner, November 4, 1996.
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Moncton's TimesTranscript newspaper covers Allan Legere's escape.4 May 1989
Moncton, N.B
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This is a news clipping from the Moncton Times Transcript for May 3, 1989. Legere escaped from the Dr. Georges L. Dumont Hospital in Moncton after being taken there from the Atlantic Institution at Renous for an ear infection. A country-wide manhunt begins.19
Book about Allan Legere written by Rick MacLean, Andre Veniot and Shaun Waters.5 November 1989
New Brunswick
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A book entitled "Terror: Murder and Panic in New Brunswick" was banned by the New Brunswick Court of Appeals. It felt the book tended to lead its readers to believe Legere was guilty.21
Picture of Legere in handcuffs, taken during trial in Burton, NB4 November 1991
Burton, N.B
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The prisoner is being lead into the Burton Courthouse during his trial.23
Moncton Times Transcript newspaper covers Allan Legere's trial.4 November 1991
New Brunswick
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Seen here is another news clipping from the Moncton Times Transcript detailing the proceedings and the jury's decision. It comes as no surprise that Legere would appeal the guilty verdict.25
A black and white drawing done by Allan Legere. The date it was drawn is not known.1989
New Brunswick
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Seen here is a picture drawn by Allan Legere during his incarceration. He apparently also designed his own tattoos. |
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