I would like to thank the talented team at Goose Lane Editions, notably Susanne Alexander and Karen Pinchin, who took a leap of faith on me as a first-time author and believed in this project.
Thanks to creative director Julie Scriver and production editor Martin Ainsley, who steered the book through to production with patience and professionalism, to Kerry Lawlor for the cover design, Kathleen Peacock for her marketing efforts, and proofreader Paula Sarson for her meticulous work.
I am especially indebted to my exceptional editor Jill Ainsley for her vision, collaborative approach, and skill.
This book would not have been possible without the support of CBC News. To the national, regional, and local managers who allowed me to take on this project and to use material I gathered reporting on the case, thank you.
Special thanks to my supervisors Darrow MacIntyre and Mary-Pat Schutta, who accommodated my time off to write, as well as time away from my web editor duties to cover the lengthy trial. Many thanks are also due to my CBC colleagues for their contributions to our ongoing coverage, particularly the ever-insightful Robert Jones.
I am also grateful to CBC lawyers Sean Moreman and Judith Harvie, media lawyer David Coles, and University of New Brunswick associate law professor Nicole O’Byrne, who provided invaluable assistance navigating this complex case. Thanks as well to lawyer David Hutt and the Court of Queen’s Bench of New Brunswick staff.
To colleague, fellow author, and friend Jacques Poitras for his guidance and encouragement, I am deeply grateful. I would also like to acknowledge agent Hilary McMahon for her early counsel.
Finally, heartfelt thanks to my family and friends for their unfailing understanding and enthusiasm during this challenging undertaking.