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by Matthew Claxton mclaxton@langleyadvance.com
As of today, the fate of accused killer Davey Mato Butorac will be left in the hands of a jury of six men and six women.
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The trial of the Aldergrove man, charged with two counts of second degree murder, finished Thursday as Madame Justice Elizabeth Arnold-Bailey gave her instructions to the jury in a New Westminster courtroom. âThe most difficult part of your job is about to begin,â she told the jurors. The jury will decide if Butorac killed Gwedolyn Jo Lawton of Abbotsford, and Sheryl Lynn Koroll of Langley.
Both women were found dead and dumped in isolated areas â Lawton in a ravine in rural Abbotsford, Koroll in an industrial lot of Mufford Crescent. Both were killed within months of each other in the spring and summer of 2007. Both were prostitutes. Both were short and slight women, each weighing barely more than 100 pounds. Police arrested Butorac in early 2008, and he has been in custody awaiting trial ever since.
Arnold-Bailey reminded the jury of their key responsibilities in her lengthy charge. She said they had to begin by presuming Butorac was innocent, and see if the Crownâs evidence could prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Absolute certainty is not required, she said. âIt is nearly impossible to prove anything with absolute certainty,â said Arnold-Bailey.
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Adjusting his helmet for an early morning practice, Jordon Heron, of Dunville, Ont., is with the Society of Tilt and Lance Cavalry and has done jousting in seven different countries. The society will perform jousting on horseback at the BC Renaissance Festival this weekend. There will also be childrenâs rides and activities, period music, performances, and revelry, all based around the year being 1511.
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Dust off you âtheeâ and âthineâ and head to the annual festival devoted to the Renaissance era. The fourth annual BC Renaissance festival runs July 16-18. The event has moved to Thunderbird Show Park, which will be awash in brocades and velvets and courtly language all weekend. Christina Carr, when sheâs not wielding a sword as a pirate, is the organizer and has rounded up a crew of about 100 people who will portray various characters or work behind the scenes of Renfest. âThe villagers [re-enactors] have been in
rehearsal for months and will interact with the public,â she explained. The event is open to the public. Entry is $15 per day for adults or $35 for all weekend and less for seniors and children. People can rent or buy costumes if they want period dress but Carr said thereâs no dress code at this family-friendly event, save for the requirement that people cannot bring weapons. As well, no pets are allowed. And the Society of Tilt and Lance Cavalry, from Calgary, will be returning to perform jousting on horseback. In addition to roast turkey legs (very popular fare at Renaissance events), there will be other period grub and modern eats. The Renaissance era continues to fascinate people, providing an escape from the modern world to a place where chivalry was the order of the day. âWe have such a romantic image of it,â
Carr said. When organizers were looking for a place to move Renfest a couple of years ago, they wanted somewhere easy to get to but far enough away from urban development to allow people to feel like they are in an age 500 years ago. âItâs just far enough away that we can create the atmosphere,â she said. Carr said the ultimate goal is to have a permanent business with paid staff providing a Renaissance experience, able to host events, weddings, parties and more. âI would love to give people these unique opportunities,â she said. Carr pointed to the Pennsylvania experience as an example of the benefits of this industry that combines history and education with entertainment. The state has a festival that brings in approximately 250,000 tourists annually and has increased tourism by almost 60 per cent.