Second day of preliminary hearing ends in case of Dalhousie student murder

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Published Wednesday, February 10, 2016
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HALIFAX -- The preliminary inquiry for a medical student accused of murdering a fellow Dalhousie University student has wrapped up after another day of testimony in Halifax.

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William Sandeson is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 22-year-old Taylor Samson, whose body has not been found.

Evidence presented during the inquiry is covered by a publication ban.

The charge against Sandeson was laid Aug. 20, four days after Samson was reported missing in Halifax.

Police have said the two men knew each other.

The preliminary inquiry will resume Thursday.



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