New murder probe sought ; Lawyer seeks independent investigation for client after another convict confesses 1 Edition

[Keith Nigel Madeley], 26, was convicted last year in the slaying of recluse Fred Sheppard, 77, at his home on Steeles Ave. W. in Milton. One officer was convicted of assault for delivering roundhouse slaps to Madeley's face in an attempt to force a confession. A retired officer was convicted o...

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Published inToronto star
Main Author Philip Mascoll and Kerry Gillespie
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Toronto, Ont Torstar Syndication Services, a Division of Toronto Star Newspapers Limited 22.03.1999
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Summary:[Keith Nigel Madeley], 26, was convicted last year in the slaying of recluse Fred Sheppard, 77, at his home on Steeles Ave. W. in Milton. One officer was convicted of assault for delivering roundhouse slaps to Madeley's face in an attempt to force a confession. A retired officer was convicted of trying to cover up the assault. A third officer was subject to Police Act charges. Both Madeley's alleged confession and the .22-calibre sawed-off rifle used in the murder were eventually excluded from evidence because of [Christopher Hicks]' issue with his client's treatment.
ISSN:0319-0781