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by Fred Ford

[13 April 2001]

(26 March 2001) — Chelsea Craig, a 14 year old Point Claire, Quebec high school student with disabilities has been killed and her mother is being accused of the crime. Prior to her death, Chelsea attended Lindsay Place high school. In the Montreal Gazette, Darelene Berringer, director of Giant Steps school in Westmount said, "For us, [Chelsea] was a delightful child who wanted to learn and develop and grow and was open to all kinds of new things. Our eyes light up when we think of her." (Montreal Gazette, 21 March 2001)

(February 2, 2001) — On 18 January 2001, the Supreme Court of Canada denied Robert Latimer's appeal and Robert Latimer turned himself over to the correction's system.

(18 January 2001) — The Supreme Court portrayed Tracy in a balanced manner. It stated, "T[racy] was quadriplegic and her physical condition rendered her immobile." It also noted that, "Tracy enjoyed music, bonfires, being with her family and the circus. Tracy could apparently recognized family members and she would express joy at seeing them. Tracy also loved being gently rocked by them."