GUILTY Canada - Ibrahim Ali, accused of killing girl, 13, Burnaby, BC, 18 July 2017

[Niner]

For Wednesday.

Burnaby murder trial could last past September: judge

The trial of Ibrahim Ali, who is accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl found dead in a Burnaby park in 2017, will not conclude on June 30 as scheduled and could last until "much later" than September, according to B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard.

www.burnabynow.com

May 17, 2023
The trial of Ibrahim Ali, who is accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl found dead in a Burnaby park in 2017, will not conclude on June 30 as scheduled and could last until "much later" than September, according to B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard.
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The jury in the case had originally been told the trial would run until June 30, but Justice Lance Bernard told jurors Wednesday it could now go past September.


Bernard said June 30 had been a "best estimate" and "a generous one" of when the trial would wrap up.
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Bernard asked jurors to go home and think about the new information and what it means to them, and notify him if it will create a significant problem for their ability to serve till the end of the trial.


He thanked the jurors for their dedication to the trial so far.

Defence challenges pathologist at Burnaby murder trial

Dr. Jason Morin, who autopsied a girl found dead in Burnaby's Central Park six years ago and concluded she had been strangled, was cross-examined at the murder trial of Ibrahim Ali Wednesday.

www.burnabynow.com

May 17, 2023

The findings of a forensic pathologist who concluded strangulation had led to the death of a 13-year-old girl found dead in a Burnaby park six year ago were challenged under cross examination Wednesday.


Dr. Jason Morin, a forensic pathologist who autopsied the girl’s body, has been on the witness stand at the trial of Ibrahim Ali in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver all week.
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The pathologist's cross examination is expected to last through most of Thursday.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, May 18th:
*Trial continues (Day 15) (@ 10am PT) – British Columbia, Canada – M. S. (13) (last seen alive on July 18, 2017 at a local Tim Hortons, Burney B.C. & her body was found 5 hours later on July 19, 2017 in Burney’s Central Park, Vancouver) - *Ibrahim Ali (28/now 32) arrested & charged (9/7/18) & indicted (11/25/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bail.
Police used a new & somewhat controversial “DNA dragnet” technique, after collecting DNA at the crime scene that indicated a suspect of Middle Eastern descent. (He is a Syrian refugee who entered Canada 3 months before murder).
Trial began on 3/17/23 with jury selection & ended on 3/23/23.
Trial began on 4/5/23 & continued on 4/11/23. (expected to run thru June 30 & changed (5/17/23) maybe thru September) B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard presiding. Crown prosecutor Isobel Keeley & defense attorney Ben Lynskey.
Case & court info from 1/29/19 thru 1/5/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-3 (3/17-3/23/23) & 4/4/23 thru 4/19/23 & Trial Day 1-13 (4/28- 5/16/23) reference post #59 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-o-girl-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-3
5/17/23 Wednesday, Trial Day 14: Dr. Jason Morin, forensic pathologist who performed autopsy continues on stand.
For more info see post #61 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...girl-13-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-4
Trial continues on Thursday, 5/18/23 with Dr. Morin back on stand for cross-exam.
The trial of Ali not conclude on June 30 as scheduled & could last until "much later" than September, according to B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard.

 

[Niner]

do not know if this is a duplicate article - for Wednesday.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ibrahim-ali-trial-defence-questions-forensic-doctor-1.6846935

May 18, 2023
Defence lawyers at the murder trial of Ibrahim Ali questioned a doctor's findings that a 13-year-old girl found dead in a Burnaby Park nearly six years ago was strangled, scrutinizing language in his report while pointing to the absence of injuries on the teen's neck.

The victim's name is protected by a publication ban.

Under cross-examination, Dr. Jason Morin, a forensic pathologist, told the jury he was certain of his conclusion the girl had died of strangulation.
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In his autopsy report, the forensic pathologist concluded that the teen died "secondary to strangulation," meaning strangulation was the primary cause and other causes were secondary to that.

In support of his conclusion, he referenced the presence of facial petechial hemorrhages or minor, burst blood vessels beneath the victim's chin and eyes, consistent with strangulation injuries.

During the trial, he also referred to the findings of a neuropathologist who found the victim suffered fatal brain injuries likely caused by an interruption of blood and oxygen to the brain for up to 10 minutes.
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The trial, initially set to end before July, is now expected to last until the fall due to a series of delays.


Unfortunately the article doesn't mention if the Dr. will be back tomorrow...

 

[JerseyGirl]

Pathologist says B.C. teen's strangulation 'certain' after autopsy wording questioned

A forensic pathologist said it was his “certain conclusion” that a 13-year-old girl found dead in a B.C. park six years ago died of strangulation, after her alleged killer's lawyer asked if wording in the autopsy report left any room for doubt.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

[Niner]

Ah - found another article - with this at the end:

The pathologist's cross examination is expected to last through most of Thursday.

 

[Niner]

Ibrahim Ali 'not well,' jury in Burnaby murder trial sent home

A Burnaby murder trial was expected to continue Thursday with the cross-examination of the forensic pathologist who autopsied the 13-year-old victim, but her accused killer, Ibrahim Ali, was 'not well,' so the jury was sent home.

www.burnabynow.com

May 18, 2023
A Burnaby murder trial was expected to continue Thursday with the cross-examination of the forensic pathologist who autopsied the 13-year-old victim, but her accused killer, Ibrahim Ali, was 'not well,' so the jury was sent home.

One day after a judge told the jury in the Ibrahim Ali murder trial that delays could extend the trial past September, jurors were sent home because Ali was “not well.”
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The jury was ready to hear the continuation of forensic pathologist Dr. Jason Morin’s cross examination Thursday, but they were sent home before that could go ahead.


“Once again I begin my remarks to you by apologizing for keeping you waiting,” B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard said. “Mr. Ali is not well today. There was some expectation that he might feel better, which is why you/we waited, to see whether that would occur, but apparently it hasn’t. We can’t proceed in his absence.”
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The trial is expected to continue Friday.

 

[Niner]

Friday, May 19th:
*Trial continues (Day 15) (@ 10am PT) – British Columbia, Canada – M. S. (13) (last seen alive on July 18, 2017 at a local Tim Hortons, Burney B.C. & her body was found 5 hours later on July 19, 2017 in Burney’s Central Park, Vancouver) - *Ibrahim Ali (28/now 32) arrested & charged (9/7/18) & indicted (11/25/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bail.
Police used a new & somewhat controversial “DNA dragnet” technique, after collecting DNA at the crime scene that indicated a suspect of Middle Eastern descent. (He is a Syrian refugee who entered Canada 3 months before murder).
Trial began on 3/17/23 with jury selection & ended on 3/23/23.
Trial began on 4/5/23 & continued on 4/11/23. (expected to run thru June 30 & changed (5/17/23) maybe thru September). B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard presiding. Crown prosecutor Isobel Keeley & defense attorney Ben Lynskey.
Case & court info from 1/29/19 thru 1/5/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-3 (3/17-3/23/23) & 4/4/23 thru 4/19/23 & Trial Day 1-14 (4/28- 5/17/23) reference post #62 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-o-girl-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-4
5/18/23 Thur5day, Trial: A Burnaby murder trial was expected to continue Thursday with the cross-examination of the forensic pathologist who autopsied the 13-year-old victim, but her accused killer, Ibrahim Ali, was 'not well,' so the jury was sent home.
For more info see post #66 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...girl-13-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-4
Trial continues on Friday, 5/19/23.

 

[JerseyGirl]

B.C. teen murder trial unexpectedly delayed amid autopsy testimony | Globalnews.ca

Lawyers for Ibrahim Ali were set to complete their questioning of Dr. Jason Morin but the trial was halted because the accused was not well and the jury was sent home.

globalnews.ca

 

[Niner]

and this article for Friday - the above one ^^ was for Thursday.

Jury sent home early after unexpected delay in Ibrahim Ali murder trial

The jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl in Burnaby, B.C. in 2017 was sent home early for the second straight day Friday.

bc.ctvnews.ca

May 20, 2023
The jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl in Burnaby, B.C. in 2017 was sent home early for the second straight day Friday.
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On Thursday, jurors arrived at court expecting to hear the second day of cross-examination of Dr. Jason Morin, the forensic pathologist who conducted the girl's autopsy, however, they were sent home just minutes after entering the court room.
Justice Lance Bernard told them that Ali was “unwell” and that they could not proceed without him present.

On Friday, jurors were again sent him early – this time without ever entering the room.
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Morin is expected to finish his testimony on Tuesday. [5/23/23].

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, May 23rd:
*Trial continues (Day 15) (@ 10am PT) – British Columbia, Canada – M. S. (13) (last seen alive on July 18, 2017 at a local Tim Hortons, Burney B.C. & her body was found 5 hours later on July 19, 2017 in Burney’s Central Park, Vancouver) - *Ibrahim Ali (28/now 32) arrested & charged (9/7/18) & indicted (11/25/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bail.
Police used a new & somewhat controversial “DNA dragnet” technique, after collecting DNA at the crime scene that indicated a suspect of Middle Eastern descent. (He is a Syrian refugee who entered Canada 3 months before murder).
Trial began on 3/17/23 with jury selection & ended on 3/23/23.
Trial began on 4/5/23 & continued on 4/11/23. (expected to run thru June 30 & changed (5/17/23) maybe thru September). B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard presiding. Crown prosecutor Isobel Keeley & defense attorney Ben Lynskey.
Case & court info from 1/29/19 thru 1/5/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-3 (3/17-3/23/23) & 4/4/23 thru 4/19/23 & Trial Day 1-14 (4/28- 5/17/23, no court on 5/18/23) reference post #67 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-o-girl-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-4
5/19/23 Friday, Trial: The jury was sent home early for the second straight day Friday. Morin is expected to finish his testimony on Tuesday, 5/23/23.
For more info see post #69 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...girl-13-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-4

 

[Niner]

As usual - finding nothing....

Wednesday, May 24th:
*Trial continues (Day 16) (@ 10am PT) – British Columbia, Canada – M. S. (13) (last seen alive on July 18, 2017 at a local Tim Hortons, Burney B.C. & her body was found 5 hours later on July 19, 2017 in Burney’s Central Park, Vancouver) - *Ibrahim Ali (28/now 32) arrested & charged (9/7/18) & indicted (11/25/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bail.
Trial began on 4/5/23 & continued on 4/11/23. (expected to run thru June 30 & changed (5/17/23) maybe thru September). B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard presiding. Crown prosecutor Isobel Keeley & defense attorney Ben Lynskey.
Case & court info from 1/29/19 thru 1/5/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-3 (3/17-3/23/23) & 4/4/23 thru 4/19/23 & Trial Day 1-14 (4/28- 5/17/23, no court on 5/18 & 5/19) reference post #70 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-o-girl-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-4
5/23/23 Tuesday, Trial Day 15: No info available. Trial continues on Wednesday, 5/24/23.

 

[Niner]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-teen-murder-trial-dragging-injuries-1.6852352

May 23, 2023

WARNING: This story contains graphic content and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it.

The doctor who studied the body of a B.C. teen said she had injuries that could have been caused by being dragged before she was killed.

On Tuesday, forensic pathologist Dr. Jason Morin further detailed injuries found on the 13-year-old victim's body, including small scrapes on the back of her head that weren't likely to be caused by a blunt strike to the head.
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In his autopsy report, the forensic pathologist concluded that the teen died "secondary to strangulation," meaning strangulation was the primary cause and other causes were secondary to that.

He's since told the jury he's certain in his conclusion, noting that other injuries discovered were relatively minor.

His report references the presence of facial petechial hemorrhages or minor, burst blood vessels beneath the victim's chin and eyes, consistent with strangulation injuries.
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The Crown is expected to later call a witness who is an expert in sexual assault injury.
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One juror was excused from their trial duty after Justice Lance Bernard announced the previous end date was no longer feasible. The trial was scheduled to wrap up by June 30. But various delays have resulted in the date being extended, possibly into September.

He also addressed the jury on Tuesday, acknowledging that several of them had availability concerns over the summer and in the fall.

He suggested that, given the new length of the trial, that certain accommodations will be made for those who are unavailable and that all jury members would be excused over those dates.

"Everyone will get time off," he said.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, May 25th:
*Trial continues (Day 17) (@ 10am PT) – British Columbia, Canada – M. S. (13) (last seen alive on July 18, 2017 at a local Tim Hortons, Burney B.C. & her body was found 5 hours later on July 19, 2017 in Burnaby Central Park, Vancouver) - *Ibrahim Ali (28/now 32) arrested & charged (9/7/18) & indicted (11/25/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bail.
Police used a new & somewhat controversial “DNA dragnet” technique, after collecting DNA at the crime scene that indicated a suspect of Middle Eastern descent. (He is a Syrian refugee who entered Canada 3 months before murder).
Trial began on 3/17/23 with jury selection & ended on 3/23/23.
Trial began on 4/5/23 & continued on 4/11/23. (expected to run thru June 30 & changed (5/17/23) maybe thru September). B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard presiding. Crown prosecutor Isobel Keeley & defense attorney Ben Lynskey.
Case & court info from 1/29/19 thru 1/5/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-3 (3/17-3/23/23) & 4/4/23 thru 4/19/23 & Trial Day 1-14 (4/28- 5/17/23, no court on 5/18-19 & 5/22/23) reference post #70 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-o-girl-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-4
5/23/23 Tuesday, Trial Day 15: Forensic pathologist Dr. Jason Morin back on stand.
One juror was excused from their trial duty after Justice Lance Bernard announced the previous end date was no longer feasible. The trial was scheduled to wrap up by June 30. But various delays have resulted in the date being extended, possibly into September. He also addressed the jury on Tuesday, acknowledging that several of them had availability concerns over the summer & in the fall. He suggested that, given the new length of the trial that certain accommodations will be made for those who are unavailable & that all jury members would be excused over those dates. "Everyone will get time off," he said. Trial continues on Wednesday, 5/24/23. See post #72.
5/24/23 Wednesday, Trial Day 16: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 5/25/23.

 

[Niner]

Ibrahim Ali trial: Pathologist defends testimony on B.C. teen’s autopsy | Globalnews.ca

A pathologist who performed an autopsy on a teen girl found dead in a park defended his impartiality as an expert during cross-examination in the murder trial of Ibrahim Ali.

globalnews.ca

May 24, 2023
WARNING: This story contains graphic details that may disturb readers. Discretion is advised.

A pathologist who performed an autopsy on the body of a young teen girl found dead in a Burnaby park defended his impartiality as an expert during cross-examination Wednesday in the murder trial of Ibrahim Ali.

Dr. Jason Morin’s assertion came after Ali’s defence lawyer suggested he was not an independent witness, has worked closely with police and he was being “directed by the Crown.”

Morin denied that suggestion, telling the B.C. Supreme Court jury that his involvement with the Crown relates solely to his job and that all compensation he receives is for his time.
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The defence has not yet told the jury its theory of events.

 

[Niner]

Not finding any new articles for yesterday - maybe I will get an alert this afternoon.

Friday, May 26th:
*Trial continues (Day 18) (@ 10am PT) – British Columbia, Canada – M. S. (13) (last seen alive on July 18, 2017 at a local Tim Hortons, Burney B.C. & her body was found 5 hours later on July 19, 2017 in Burnaby’s Central Park, Vancouver) - *Ibrahim Ali (28/now 32) arrested & charged (9/7/18) & indicted (11/25/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bail.
Police used a new & somewhat controversial “DNA dragnet” technique, after collecting DNA at the crime scene that indicated a suspect of Middle Eastern descent. (He is a Syrian refugee who entered Canada 3 months before murder).
Trial began on 3/17/23 with jury selection & ended on 3/23/23.
Trial began on 4/5/23 & continued on 4/11/23. (expected to run thru June 30 & changed (5/17/23) maybe thru September). B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard presiding. Crown prosecutor Isobel Keeley & defense attorney Ben Lynskey.
Case & court info from 1/29/19 thru 1/5/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-3 (3/17-3/23/23) & 4/4/23 thru 4/19/23 & Trial Day 1-15 (4/28- 5/17/23, no court on 5/18-19 & 5/22 to 5/23/23) reference post #73 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-o-girl-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-4
5/24/23 Wednesday, Trial Day 16: State witness: Dr. Jason Morin back on stand for cross-exam. Trial continues on Thursday, 5/25/23.
For more info see post #74 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...girl-13-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-4
5/25/23 Thursday, Trial Day 17: No info available. Trial continues on Friday, 5/26/23.

 

[Niner]

Monday, May 29th:
*Trial continues (Day 19) (@ 10am PT) – British Columbia, Canada – M. S. (13) (last seen alive on July 18, 2017 at a local Tim Hortons, Burney B.C. & her body was found 5 hours later on July 19, 2017 in Burnaby’s Central Park, Vancouver) - *Ibrahim Ali (28/now 32) arrested & charged (9/7/18) & indicted (11/25/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bail.
Police used a new & somewhat controversial “DNA dragnet” technique, after collecting DNA at the crime scene that indicated a suspect of Middle Eastern descent. (He is a Syrian refugee who entered Canada 3 months before murder).
Trial began on 3/17/23 with jury selection & ended on 3/23/23.
Trial began on 4/5/23 & continued on 4/11/23. (expected to run thru June 30 & changed (5/17/23) maybe thru September). B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard presiding. Crown prosecutor Isobel Keeley & defense attorney Ben Lynskey.
Case & court info from 1/29/19 thru 1/5/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-3 (3/17-3/23/23) & 4/4/23 thru 4/19/23 & Trial Day 1-16 (4/28- 5/17/23, no court on 5/18-19 & 5/22 to 5/24/23) reference post #75 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-o-girl-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-4
5/25/23 Thursday, Trial Day 17: No info available. Trial continues on Friday, 5/26/23.
5/26/23 Friday, Trial Day 18: No info available. Trial continues on Monday, 5/29/23.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, May 30th:
*Trial continues (Day 20) (@ 10am PT) – British Columbia, Canada – M. S. (13) (last seen alive on July 18, 2017 at a local Tim Hortons, Burney B.C. & her body was found 5 hours later on July 19, 2017 in Burnaby’s Central Park, Vancouver) - *Ibrahim Ali (28/now 32) arrested & charged (9/7/18) & indicted (11/25/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bail.
Police used a new & somewhat controversial “DNA dragnet” technique, after collecting DNA at the crime scene that indicated a suspect of Middle Eastern descent. (He is a Syrian refugee who entered Canada 3 months before murder).
Trial began on 3/17/23 with jury selection & ended on 3/23/23.
Trial began on 4/5/23 & continued on 4/11/23. (expected to run thru June 30 & changed (5/17/23) maybe thru September). B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard presiding. Crown prosecutor Isobel Keeley & defense attorney Ben Lynskey.
Case & court info from 1/29/19 thru 1/5/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-3 (3/17-3/23/23) & 4/4/23 thru 4/19/23 & Trial Day 1-16 (4/28- 5/17/23, no court on 5/18-19 & 5/22 to 5/24/23) reference post #75 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-o-girl-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-4
5/25/23 Thursday, Trial Day 17: No info available. Trial continues on Friday, 5/26/23.
5/26/23 Friday, Trial Day 18: No info available. Trial continues on Monday, 5/29/23.
5/29/23 Monday, Trial Day 19: No info available. Trial continues on Tuesday, 5/30/23.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, May 31st:
*Trial continues (Day 21) (@ 10am PT) – British Columbia, Canada – M. S. (13) (last seen alive on July 18, 2017 at a local Tim Hortons, Burney B.C. & her body was found 5 hours later on July 19, 2017 in Burnaby’s Central Park, Vancouver) - *Ibrahim Ali (28/now 32) arrested & charged (9/7/18) & indicted (11/25/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bail.
Police used a new & somewhat controversial “DNA dragnet” technique, after collecting DNA at the crime scene that indicated a suspect of Middle Eastern descent. (He is a Syrian refugee who entered Canada 3 months before murder).
Trial began on 3/17/23 with jury selection & ended on 3/23/23.
Trial began on 4/5/23 & continued on 4/11/23. (expected to run thru June 30 & changed (5/17/23) maybe thru September). B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard presiding. Crown prosecutor Isobel Keeley & defense attorney Ben Lynskey.
Case & court info from 1/29/19 thru 1/5/23 & Jury Selection Day 1-3 (3/17-3/23/23) & 4/4/23 thru 4/19/23 & Trial Day 1-19 (4/28- 5/17/23, no court on 5/18-19 & 5/22 to 5/29/23) reference post #77 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-o-girl-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-4
5/30/23 Tuesday, Trial Day 20: No info available. Trial continues on Wednesday, 5/31/23.

 

[Niner]

well - I am not finding ANY updates for the last few days - so wondering if they are on a break - again...

Anyone have any better luck than me? Maybe I am getting blocked or something - you know - those EU rules.

I shall stop posting until I hear otherwise. TIA if anyone can help!

 

[dotr]

well - I am not finding ANY updates for the last few days - so wondering if they are on a break - again...

Anyone have any better luck than me? Maybe I am getting blocked or something - you know - those EU rules.

I shall stop posting until I hear otherwise. TIA if anyone can help!

Not finding anything new either, maybe the illness is holding things back?