Young, innocent and in prison : the story of Robert Baltovich
The real life story of the conviction of Robert Baltovich for a murder he did not commit and how the wrong was righted.
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- ISBN: 1459400798
- ISBN: 9781459400795
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128 pages : illustrations. - Publisher Toronto : Lorimer, [2012]
- Copyright ©2012
Content descriptions
General Note: | At head of title: Real justice. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 125), Internet addresses and index. |
Target Audience Note: | "Ages 13+"--P. [4] of cover. |
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 18.95 |
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Real Justice: Young, Innocent and in Prison : The Story of Robert Baltovich
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Real Justice: Young, Innocent and in Prison : The Story of Robert Baltovich
At twenty-five, Rob Baltovich lost the love of his life, Elizabeth Bain. That was bad enough. Then he was arrested, jailed, sent to trial for murder, convicted, and sent to prison -- for life. Throughout his years in prison, Rob maintained that he was innocent, refusing to admit to a crime he didn't commit. The result was he was never granted parole. Finally, his luck began to turn when he hired new lawyers who believed in him. Not only did they get Rob acquitted, they also made a strong case that the real murderer was the infamous serial killer Paul Bernardo. Author Jeff Mitchell tells much of the story in Baltovich's own words. In this book, young readers will discover how tthis tragic miscarriage of justice happened -- and how the legal system can right its own wrongs when lawyers and judges are willing to re-examine a case with fresh eyes. [Fry reading level - 5.0