And Turner had said he was a, MORRISON: But there were some caveats. to let out hints that Shirley Turner was the prime suspect. They were somewhat successful with the passing of Bill C-464 in December 2010 with the added clause that bail could be denied if it was deemed necessary for the protection of anyone under the age of 18. They recorded them. The pair planned to take care of the minutiae of dealing with a lost loved one, fly back to California and kill themselves. Andrew, despite his obvious abilities, was turned down by every medical school in the country. It has been our privilege to have the trust and support of our East Coast communities for the last 200 years. flying; Canadian flag flying; Supreme Court of Newfoundland building exterior; photos of Shirley; court document; university building; man talking to, reporters; court documents; Kate and David). Every last person who steps foot into a theater to see this will walk away changed. MORRISON: In Kurt Kuenne's documentary, Clark Simpson, one of Andrew's close friends at the hospital, remembers that November morning just two weeks later when Shirley surprised Andrew again. Creating stronger communities. unforgivable and that's just the way it's going to be for the rest of my life. MORRISON: She kept trying to get between you and the baby. His father says, "I kissed him and held . Do you feel all right about putting, MORRISON: Safe and warm inside the Bagby house, as the gales of a, Newfoundland winter raged outside, the inevitable happened. Bad things tend not to announce themselves, they just kind of land right on your head. It then played SXSW in Austin, Texas, where it left audiences stunned and in tears. We need each other, have each other to get through this.". They are warm. Imagine being the parents of a man who was killed and then having to ingratiate yourself to the killer in order to keep your grandchild safe. Only Kate and David, MORRISON: Perhaps the most irksome part of the deal with Shirley. And I said, `Who?' American authorities asked Canadian, authorities to send her back to the US, which would require an extradition, hearing. -, "To give you an idea how powerful it is, I'll just say that there was a lot of audible sobbing during the credits.and the first question in the Q&A started like this: "First of all, holy crap. David Bagby - Risk Manager - McKinsey & Company | LinkedIn This film will be one of the best you're likely to see this year." ), DEAR ZACHARY 10TH ANNIVERSARY HD REMASTERED EDITIONNOW AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY, DVD, and DIGITAL, For the film's 10th anniversary, Kurt Kuenne remastered "Dear Zachary", its epilogue, and its bonus features for HD, converting the original standard definition elements to HD shot-by-shot, while remixing the film in 5.1 surround, so that it now looks and sounds as originally intended on today's platforms. He had returned to the US and had discovered a passion for family practice, where his love for people--and theirs for him--seemed as natural, as comfortable as the quiet town in Pennsylvania in which he'd chosen to live. Mr. SIMPSON: And he said, `I'm going to need to catch up with you, and we're going to have to do some serious talking.' kate bagby and david bagby 2020 - sercano.com KATE: On Sunday night I got out of bed and prayed because I thought Andrew was at risk. Its heartbreaking, said Kate, who recalls last seeing Zachary the evening before he was killed. Mommy misses you. I'm tired of this. KATE: I knew exactly what my son looked at before he died. The bill, if passed into law later this year, would justify detention in custody for those accused of a serious crime who are a potential danger to their own children under the age of 18. Bill C-464 was introduced in the House of Commons on October 22, 2009, passed the House of Commons unanimously on March 22nd of this year and passed the Senate of Canada last Thursday, December 9th, where it was sponsored by Senator Tommy Banks of Alberta. CONTRIBUTED BY DAVID AND KATE BAGBY Sixteen years have passed but for the Bagbys the story of the deaths of their only son and grandson resurfaces all the time. I--we both did. Instead, the film's dramatic nodes are scenes such as the one in which Bagby's parents, David and Kate, recall going to identify their son's body. The amount of the award will be variable, but is expected to be in the range of $1,000. And then, November 2001, Andrew Bagby was shot dead in a state park not far from the hospital in which the young doctor was a resident, and his devoted parents all but lost the will to live. (Photo of Shirley, Kate and Zachary; photo of Shirley, David and Zachary; Ms. TURNER: (Audio recording) Well, I just want your word that I'm going to, know where he's at, like any babysitter, you know, if you're going to take him, anywhere, just say, `Shirley, we're going to run out and do this. And I don't know, I just lay on top of her and we, MORRISON: T.J. opened the door to police, too, and heard the. Mr. SIMPSON: He said, `You'll never guess who showed up on my doorstep at 5:30.' I said, `Do not meet her in private.' If nothing else is accomplished with this film, it will absolutely attach you to the too-short life that was Andrew Bagby's, and you're going to be sad that you didn't get a chance to know him -- but glad all the same that you know ABOUT him now." Mr. BAGBY: He's now engaged to this lovely girl, and he's going to go to med school. Also foreshadowing is how long it takes Andrews parents, Kate and David, to wade through various levels of bureaucracy to confirm his death. MORRISON: Coming up, a knock at the door, and then the news. KATE: And she went over in the corner crying, and I gave him back. I can understand that. MORRISON: And then, in the spring of 1995, Andrew found someone, a Newfoundlander, also a doctor in training, a woman named Shirley Turner. August 5, 2008: There won't be any question about, whether she can hurt him. -Managed leading Egyptian companies' accounts with the firm, including in the oil and gas, financial, consumer goods, real estate and automotive sectors. -, "Some of the week's biggest flicks aren't at Sundancefilmmakers have praised Slamdance film. We'll keep this website updated as to their progress when there is news. He said, `The psychotic bitch. then one day I realized what it was. The International Film Music Critics also nominated his musical score for Best Documentary Score of 2008. We dont do anything related to murder anymore, he said. Kuennes fast-talking exposition, while confusing, seems purposeful, as though the murder were a necessary backstory to be pushed through as quickly as possible in order to get to the heart of the narrative: Andrew Bagbys life and how horrible his death was for those who loved him. (Sea at night; photo of Shirley and Zachary; autopsy report; photo of man; photo of Shirley and Zachary; Zachary sleeping; David and Kate), Mr. BAGBY: Kate just quit. MORRISON: But was that what you assumed had happened? Kate answered the phone, and she couldn't get off the phone for an hour. Office Manager. David R. Bagby Born: July 2, 1957 in Joliet, IL Died: January 5, 2022 in Statesville, NC David R. Bagby, 64 of Statesville, NC and formerly of Streator passed away Wednesday (January 5,. January 28, 2008: STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS. Kate Bagby feels her son was too trusting to agree to meet Turner at the park the day he was killed. (David and Kate; photo of Andrew by tape being put into recording device; Ms. TURNER: (Audio recording) Are you babysitting? MORRISON: The ammunition used to kill Andrew was CCI .22 caliber bullets. They also went to Ottawa to push the case for Bill C-464, which had been introduced by then Liberal MP Scott Andrews, at a committee hearing. And she followed Andrew to St. John's.. hoped Shirley Turner would be returned to the US to face a murder trial. First their son was murdered in Pennsylvania, then their grandson in On December 15, 2010, Governor General David Johnston gave Royal Assent to Bill C-464: An Act To Amend the Criminal Code (justification for detention in custody), making it law in Canada. "One of the best documentaries I have ever seen in my entire life a film that will rock you to your core. "We had to do something.. KATE: (Zachary hugging Kate) This is your Uncle Kurt. Murders of Andrew Bagby and Zachary Turner - Wikipedia Also, today MP Scott Andrews of Newfoundland introduced a bill in Parliament for its first reading that proposes a modification to Canada's bail code that would justify detention in custody for a suspect who is a potential danger to their own minor children. Andrew's parents say he tried, frequently, to ease out of the relationship altogether, but Shirley wouldn't buy it. Turner killed herself and Zachary before she could be tried for murder. His medical studies in Newfoundland were complete. Family and friends go to extraordinary lengths to honor a legacy of a young man whose trust led to tragedy. substance to it. Mr. KURT KUENNE (Director): I decided to go on the road to interview people, because I thought, you know, he's never going to have a wedding. Are you having a good day with grandmom and. We urge you to write your MP (if you're Canadian) or the Attorney General of Canada (if you're not) in support of MP Andrews' bill; the next few months are a crucial time. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. MORRISON: Was it reasonable for the court to trust her? And Kate kissed him and held him and kissed him some more. MORRISON: Do you find yourself going back and playing that back in your mind? April 14, 2009: Mr. BAGBY: Without those cell phone records, they couldn't formally charge. This report aired Dateline Friday, July 23. (Newspaper rack; photo of Shirley and Zachary), Mr. BAGBY: (Press conference) I am going to continue to scream long and loud, MORRISON: The Bagbys have continued a campaign for the overhaul, of the bail system. But the fact that theyre probably killers means they are much more dangerous than the rest of us, probably. KATE: I thought, `Well, he's got to get out of this.'. Our 100 journalists strive to inform and improve our East Coast communities by delivering impartial, high-impact, local journalism that provokes thought and action. Ms. TURNER: (Audio recording) I do have a complaint, finally. And that's when it all hit the fan, I guess. Blu-ray | DVD, 10th Anniversary Edition: Very, very serious. Then, upon. https://www.saltwire.com//california-couple-want-as-many-/ saltwire.com California couple want as many people as possible to know their story | SaltWire The Bagbys couldn't have been happier, particularly since. Newfoundland to meet the now 11-month-old little boy. GARDNER: (Audio recording) I have to tell you that Andrew is dead. It wasn't just to monitor the, extradition process. Unidentified Man #22: We will develop policy specific to children. We would've done handstands and cartwheels to. When Kate reached down to wipe one away, she accidentally knocked out the plug used to mask his facial wound. Andrew came to St. John's. Ms. TURNER: (Audio recording) It's either in my closet or my bedroom. Inspired by his mother's tales of interesting medical cases and wonderful patients, Andrew decided he would be a doctor. MORRISON: The Bagbys said that Shirley would later apologize for, her reaction. But he was moved to honor his friend the best way he knew how, by making a film. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. In January, the film was nominated for Best Documentary by both the Chicago Film Critics Association and the Online Film Critics Society, who also nominated writer/director/composer Kurt Kuenne for Breakthrough Filmmaker of 2008.