Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Canada's Military In Shock Over Arrest Of Top Colonel For Multiple Murders

Col. Russell Williams, centre, speaks to Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Walter Natynczyk, left, and Defence Minister Peter MacKay during a visit to CFB Trenton on Jan. 17. (Combat Camera)

Forces In 'Shock' Over Colonel's Arrest -- CBC

Canada's military is in a "state of shock" after the head of CFB Trenton was charged with murder and two violent home invasions, Gen. Walter Natynczyk, the chief of defence staff, said Wednesday.

Natynczyk spoke at a news conference after he addressed troops at Trenton, Canada’s largest military air base, where Col. Russell Williams was base commander.

Williams, 46, of Tweed, Ont., was arrested Sunday in Ottawa. He was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Jessica Lloyd, 27, and Cpl. Marie-France Comeau, 38.

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More News On The Arrest Of Col. Russell Williams

Canadian Forces must ‘stand proud', top soldier declares -- Globe And Mail
Top commander's arrest like 'body blow', Natynczyk says -- Toronto Star
Chief of defence urges troops to 'stand proud' -- Toronto Sun
Murder charges may unfairly tarnish military's reputation -- Globe And Mail
Portrait of an accused predator -- Macleans
Accused colonel's Manitoba past to be probed -- CBC
Sidebar: Cold Cases -- Vancouver Sun

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