Mounties hunt Alberta teen's killer: 14 year old girl killed in Broad Daylight

Barry Artiste Op/Ed

A pretty young 14 year old child, it is said was surprised by a maniac who jumped out of the bushes in broad daylight and brutally murdered a this young lady, her lifeless body discovered by two boys cycling along the path.

Again, if the murder is caught, it will most likely not be the first time this murderers run-in with the law.

If so, it is time to consider the Death Penalty for those who commit brutal crimes against those, especially children.

Prime Minister Harpers election platform on Crime and Punishment speaks volumes on those who as victims as well as the public who need protection against those who wish to take our lives.

Enough is Enough!

(Photo Inset) a Photo of the suspect has been released by the R.C.M.P. Below is an MSN video of this tragic story.

http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-ca&brand=sympatico&tab=s2&playlist=videoByUuids:uuids:c6af36bd-0efc-482e-988d-6cb9e61a89fb&showPlaylist=&from=msnportalencanews&fg=gtlv2

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Crime/2008/09/29/6917446-sun.html

Girl, 14, murdered in broad daylight Manhunt underway after slaying in broad daylight

By MICHELLE THOMPSON, AND TAMAS VIRAG, SUN MEDIA

The Edmonton Sun September 30, 2008

EDSON — The slaying of a 14-year-old girl, killed in broad daylight on a wooded trail within paces of Edson homes, leaves police imploring witnesses to come forward with tips on the baffling case.

Yesterday, police intensified their hunt for Emily Stauffer’s killer as an RCMP helicopter scoured a wooded area for clues.

As many as 20 police officers – some from neighbouring RCMP detachments – were also on the scene.

Stauffer was slain by a man while strolling through a tree-lined walking trail about 4:45 p.m. Saturday, sending waves of shock and fear through the town of about 8,000 residents 200 km west of Edmonton.

“From the few people I’ve (spoken to) today, it’s definitely rocked our community,” said Edson Mayor Greg Pasychny. “It’s extremely shocking.

It’s not something you prepare for.” After being attacked, Stauffer was discovered by two boys cycling along the path.

The children rushed to a nearby home for help, but by the time emergency crews arrived, Stauffer was dead. Police said her attacker might have fled the scene on an all-terrain vehicle.

The suspect is about 30, has brown hair, and was wearing a blue jacket and blue pants at the time of the attack.

Update October 1, 2008

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Crime/2008/09/30/6928696-sun.html

Mounties hunt Alberta teen’s killer

By MICHELLE THOMPSON, SUN MEDIA The Edmonton Sun

EDSON — Mounties went door to door searching for clues in the baffling slaying of teen Emily Stauffer yesterday as the manhunt for her killer continued.

In a quest to nab the pretty 14-year-old’s killer, cops also released a sketch of a person of interest in the case.

Emily left her north Edson home Saturday afternoon, never to return. She was attacked at about 4:45 p.m. on a popular town walking trail bordering trees and houses, but if she screamed during the attack, nobody heard her.

Curiosity drew Jim Lozinski from his north Edson home at about dinner time Saturday, after emergency crews raced to the scene. “We walked down there,” he said, gesturing to the spot Emily’s body was found, about 50 metres from his home. “They were working on her.”