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Thursday, September 25, 2003

The Saskatoon police officer who found the body of a Native teen said it wasn't his job to do a full investigation.

Rene Lagimodiere, who is retired, is testifying in the inquiry into Neil Stonechild's death. He said he had questions about the way Stonechild, 17, died but it wasn't his responsibility to follow up.

Get the Story:
Officer admits narrow investigation of Stonechild (CBC 9/24)

Relevant Links:
Stonechild Inquiry - http://www.stonechildinquiry.ca
Starlight Tours, from the CBC - http://cbc.ca/national/magazine/starlight/index.html

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