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

[Niner]

Got this article in my alerts - dated 9/5/23 - and in the article it mentions Tuesday, so I am going to "assume" that this IS for that date - witnesses, etc. BUT! I thought the mother of the victim already testified - maybe she has been on the stand the last few days??!!

anyway - here's the article

Ibrahim Ali: Mother tells trial she regrets leaving slain teen home alone | Globalnews.ca

The mother of a young teem girl killed six years ago told a British Columbia Supreme Court jury she regrets allowing the girl to stay home alone the day she went missing.

globalnews.ca

Sept. 5, 2023
The mother of a young teen girl killed six years ago told a British Columbia Supreme Court jury she regrets allowing the girl to stay home alone the day she went missing.
[.....]
“I also very much regret that I did not cause her to go with me, so much so that I lost her,” the mother told the jury through the interpreter on Tuesday.
[.....]
The defence has not yet told the jury its theory of events.

 

[Niner]

So - I shall post this...

Wednesday, Sept. 6th:
*Trial continues (@ 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 Trial Days 1-xx (4/28 thru 8/29/23) reference post #158 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...girl-13-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-8
8/30/23 Wednesday, Trial Day: Crown witness: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 8/31/23.
8/31/23 Thursday, Trial Day: Crown witness: No info available. Trial continues on Friday, 9/1/23.
9/1/23 Friday, Trial Day: No info available. Trial continues on Monday, 9/4/23.
9/4/23 Monday, Trial Day: No info available. Trial continues on Tuesday, 9/5/23.
9/5/23 Tuesday, Trial Day: Crown witness: Victim’s mother on cross exam. She could have been on the stand for all the previous days.
For more info see post #161 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...girl-13-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-9
Trial continues on Wednesday, 9/6/23.

 

[jash]

Got this article in my alerts - dated 9/5/23 - and in the article it mentions Tuesday, so I am going to "assume" that this IS for that date - witnesses, etc. BUT! I thought the mother of the victim already testified - maybe she has been on the stand the last few days??!!

anyway - here's the article

Ibrahim Ali: Mother tells trial she regrets leaving slain teen home alone | Globalnews.ca

The mother of a young teem girl killed six years ago told a British Columbia Supreme Court jury she regrets allowing the girl to stay home alone the day she went missing.

globalnews.ca

Sept. 5, 2023
The mother of a young teen girl killed six years ago told a British Columbia Supreme Court jury she regrets allowing the girl to stay home alone the day she went missing.
[.....]
“I also very much regret that I did not cause her to go with me, so much so that I lost her,” the mother told the jury through the interpreter on Tuesday.
[.....]
The defence has not yet told the jury its theory of events.

I don't think the cross-examination would have taken multiple full days. I'm thinking maybe that ill juror was out for a few days and they just resumed yesterday, after the Labour Day long-weekend. It's frustrating that reporting has been so scarce.

 

[Niner]

I don't think the cross-examination would have taken multiple full days. I'm thinking maybe that ill juror was out for a few days and they just resumed yesterday, after the Labour Day long-weekend. It's frustrating that reporting has been so scarce.

Oh - do Canadians celebrate Labor day? And you could be right. I guess I have to wait for another article....

 

[Niner]

Still nothing...

Thursday, Sept. 7th:
*Trial continues (@ 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 Trial Days 1-xx (4/28 thru 9/5/23) reference post #162 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...girl-13-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-9
9/6/23 Wednesday, Trial Day: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 9/7/23.

 

[Niner]

Okay - still nothing coming up for me - so this will (again) be the last post for this trial until someone comes up with some updates...

Friday, Sept. 8th:
*Trial continues-LAST POST! (@ 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 Trial Days 1-xx (4/28 thru 9/5/23) reference post #162 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...girl-13-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-9
9/6/23 Wednesday, Trial Day: Crown witness: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 9/7/23.
9/7/23 Thursday, Trial Day: No info available. Trial continues on Friday, 9/8/23.

 

[Niner]

Final an article!

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/dna-match-ibrahim-ali-trial-1.6967066

Sept. 14, 2023

An RCMP expert testifying at Ibrahim Ali's murder trial says she's never seen a DNA match as close as the one between the suspect and samples found on his alleged victim — except for DNA matches between identical twins.

Forensic biologist Christine Crossman says police investigators were very thorough in their collection and testing of genetic samples from the body of the 13-year-old girl, whose identity is protected by a publication ban.
[.....]
Crossman told the B.C. Supreme Court on Wednesday that police obtained a "cast-off'' DNA sample from Ali in the form of a discarded cigarette butt in August 2018, matching it to an unknown male's genetic material found on the girl's body.

The match led to the police getting a warrant to formally obtain a sample from Ali, which again matched DNA from the body that was found in Burnaby's Central Park.

The defence has not yet revealed its theory of events to the jury.

 

[Niner]

adding this article too

DNA match in Ibrahim Ali murder case as exact as identical twins, B.C. court is told

VANCOUVER - An RCMP expert testifying at Ibrahim Ali's murder trial told the court she has never seen a DNA match as close as the one between the suspect and

www.thespec.com

 

[Niner]

Friday, Sept. 15th:
*Trial continues (@ 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 Trial Days 1-xx (4/28 thru 9/5/23) reference post #162 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...girl-13-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-9
9/6/23 Wednesday, Trial Day: Crown witness: No info available. Trial continues on Thursday, 9/7/23.
9/7/23 Thursday, Trial Day: No info available. Trial continues on Friday, 9/8/23.
9/8/23 Friday, trial thru 9/12/23 Tuesday, Trial Day: No info available. Trial continues on 9/13/23.
9/13/23 Wednesday, Trial Day Crown Witness: RCMP Forensic biologist Christine Crossman.
For more info see posts #167 & 168 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...girl-13-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-9
Trial continues on Thursday, 9/14/23.
9/14/23 Thursday, Trial Day: No info available. Trial continues on Friday, 9/15/23.

 

[Niner]

for Thursday

Ibrahim Ali: Accused’s lawyer says DNA found in slain teen might not be killer’s | Globalnews.ca

A defence lawyer at the Ibrahim Ali murder trial in B.C. has raised the possibility that the person whose DNA was found inside the victim may not be the one who killed the girl.

globalnews.ca

Sept. 15, 2023

A defence lawyer at the Ibrahim Ali murder trial in British Columbia Supreme Court has raised the possibility that the person whose DNA was found inside the victim may not be the one who killed the teenager.

Kevin McCullough has finished cross-examining forensic biologist Christine Crossman, focusing on the fact Ali’s genetic profile only matched samples found in the young teen girl’s vaginal and anal areas.



for Friday

Defence in Ibrahim Ali murder trial suggests possibility of more than one suspect

Ali’s lawyer questioned the decision by investigators not to test some evidence that may establish another suspect in the case

www.theglobeandmail.com

Sept. 15, 2023
....
The defence has not yet formally presented its theory of events in the case. But on Friday, McCullough questioned the implications of some genetic evidence, including an oral swab of the deceased girl that found no trace of his client’s DNA.

He raised the scenario of Ali and the girl having “engaged in oral sex,” and the girl then eating or drinking something. This would have reduced the chances of Ali’s DNA being found in an oral swab, he suggested.

“Yes, certainly, eating or drinking could reduce any foreign DNA in the oral cavity,” Crossman said.
[,,,,,]
The Crown is expected to present a new witness on Monday.

 

[jash]

for Thursday

Ibrahim Ali: Accused’s lawyer says DNA found in slain teen might not be killer’s | Globalnews.ca

A defence lawyer at the Ibrahim Ali murder trial in B.C. has raised the possibility that the person whose DNA was found inside the victim may not be the one who killed the girl.

globalnews.ca

Sept. 15, 2023

A defence lawyer at the Ibrahim Ali murder trial in British Columbia Supreme Court has raised the possibility that the person whose DNA was found inside the victim may not be the one who killed the teenager.

Kevin McCullough has finished cross-examining forensic biologist Christine Crossman, focusing on the fact Ali’s genetic profile only matched samples found in the young teen girl’s vaginal and anal areas.



for Friday

Defence in Ibrahim Ali murder trial suggests possibility of more than one suspect

Ali’s lawyer questioned the decision by investigators not to test some evidence that may establish another suspect in the case

www.theglobeandmail.com

Sept. 15, 2023
....
The defence has not yet formally presented its theory of events in the case. But on Friday, McCullough questioned the implications of some genetic evidence, including an oral swab of the deceased girl that found no trace of his client’s DNA.

He raised the scenario of Ali and the girl having “engaged in oral sex,” and the girl then eating or drinking something. This would have reduced the chances of Ali’s DNA being found in an oral swab, he suggested.

“Yes, certainly, eating or drinking could reduce any foreign DNA in the oral cavity,” Crossman said.
[,,,,,]
The Crown is expected to present a new witness on Monday.

I know he's just doing his job but the suggestion is ridiculous and disrespectful to the young victim and her family.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Slain Burnaby girl's shorts, underwear not analyzed by RCMP lab, court told

A DNA expert testifying at the trial of Ibrahim Ali was questioned Friday about why the RCMP lab didn’t test the girl’s clothing for DNA.

www.burnabynow.com

 

[Niner]

Monday, Sept. 18th:
*Trial continues (@ 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 Trial Days 1-xx (4/28 thru 9/14/23) reference post #169 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...irl-13-burnaby- bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-9
9/14/23 Thursday, Trial Day: Crown witness: RCMP Forensic biologist Christine Crossman. Trial continues on Friday, 9/15/23.
9/15/23 Friday, Trial Day: Crown witness: RCMP Forensic biologist Christine Crossman.
For more info see posts #170 & 172 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...girl-13-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-9
Trial continues on Monday, 9/18/23.

 

[Niner]

As usual - nothing coming up on my searches...

Tuesday, Sept. 19th:
*Trial continues (@ 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 Trial Days 1-xx (4/28 thru 9/15/23) reference post #173 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...girl-13-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-9
9/18/23 Monday, Trial Day: Crown witness: No info available.
Trial continues on Tuesday, 9/19/23.

 

[jash]

My goodness!

Burnaby murder trial interrupted as accused apparently asleep with jacket over his head

Ibrahim Ali's lawyers requested a break as their client, reportedly suffering from a migraine, covered his head with his suit jacket during the testimony of sex assault expert Dr. Tracy Pickett.

www.burnabynow.com

The Ibrahim Ali murder trial was interrupted Tuesday when the accused apparently fell asleep with a suit jacket over his head and face during testimony from a sexual assault expert.
...
“You’ve heard Mr. Ali’s not feeling well,” [the defence lawyer] said. “He’s now covered his head and appears to be sleeping. Can we have some time? You’ve heard that he has a headache.”
...
The trial was later adjourned until 2 p.m. Wednesday.

 

[jash]

Regarding what happened in court on Monday:

Defence objects to question about 'non-consensual sex' at Burnaby murder trial - BC News

Advisory: This story includes disturbing details about a murder trial.

www.castanet.net

A sexual assault expert will have to wait till Tuesday to find out if she’ll be allowed to give her opinion on whether injuries to a girl found dead in a Burnaby park six years ago “appeared to be more consistent with consensual or non-consensual sexual activity.”

Dr. Tracy Pickett, the director of B.C. Women's Hospital sexual assault service, took the witness stand at the trial of Ibrahim Ali in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver Monday.

Here are a couple more links for Monday:

Ibrahim Ali: Slain B.C. teen had ‘blunt force’ injuries, expert says | Globalnews.ca

A sexual assault expert testifying at the trial of a man accused of killing a B.C. teen said she believes the girl's injuries were "highly indicative of blunt force trauma."

globalnews.ca

Girl found dead in Burnaby park had ’blunt force’ injuries: sexual assault expert

Ibrahim Ali has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of the teen.

vancouversun.com

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, Sept. 20th:
*Trial continues (@ 2pm 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 Trial Days 1-xx (4/28 thru 9/15/23) reference post #173 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...girl-13-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-9
9/18/23 Monday, Trial Day: Crown witness: Dr. Tracy Pickett, the director of B.C. Women's Hospital sexual assault service. Trial continues on Tuesday, 9/19/23.
9/19/23 Tuesday, Trial Day: Crown witness: Dr. Tracy Pickett, the director of B.C. Women's Hospital sexual assault service. Ttrial was interrupted Tuesday when the accused apparently fell asleep with a suit jacket over his head & face during testimony from a sexual assault expert. Lynskey requested the court stand down till 2p.m. so Ali could sleep and take some medication.Trial continues on Wednesday, 9/20/23.
For more info see posts #175 & 176 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...girl-13-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-9

 

[dotr]

My goodness!

Burnaby murder trial interrupted as accused apparently asleep with jacket over his head

Ibrahim Ali's lawyers requested a break as their client, reportedly suffering from a migraine, covered his head with his suit jacket during the testimony of sex assault expert Dr. Tracy Pickett.

www.burnabynow.com

The Ibrahim Ali murder trial was interrupted Tuesday when the accused apparently fell asleep with a suit jacket over his head and face during testimony from a sexual assault expert.
...
“You’ve heard Mr. Ali’s not feeling well,” [the defence lawyer] said. “He’s now covered his head and appears to be sleeping. Can we have some time? You’ve heard that he has a headache.”
...
The trial was later adjourned until 2 p.m. Wednesday.

rbbm
''Let sleeping dogs lie" imo.

 

[jash]

'There is only so much I can do,' says judge of Ibrahim Ali murder trial delays

The jury in the Ibrahim Ali murder trial was sent home again Wednesday afternoon because Ali was not 'well enough to proceed,' according to B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard.

www.burnabynow.com

At about 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, the jury was called into court and told to return Thursday morning.

[The judge] told them he had spent most of the afternoon “dealing with the matter at hand, which is that Mr. Ali isn’t feeling well enough to proceed.”
...
The trial was originally scheduled to begin on April 5 and wrap up at the end of June but may now continue into December.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, Sept. 21st:
*Trial continues (@ 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 Trial Days 1-xx (4/28 thru 9/19/23) reference post #179 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...girl-13-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-9
9/20/23 Wednesday, Trial Day: At about 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, the jury was called into court & told to return Thursday morning. B.C. Supreme Court Judge Lance Bernard told them he had spent most of the afternoon “dealing with the matter at hand, which is that Mr. Ali isn’t feeling well enough to proceed.”
Trial continues on Thursday, 9/21/23.
For more info see posts #179 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...girl-13-burnaby-bc-18-july-2017.673539/page-9