The trial that followed revealed details about Telma Boinville’s murder. The prosecution constructed a picture of what happened on that particular day.
Stephen Brown testified in his defense, attempting to place blame on Hailey Dandurand.
The facts and witness testimony indicated that both were responsible for this crime. Stephen Brown, according to the testimony, challenged Telma.
Strangled her before murdering her with a knife and other implements. Meanwhile, Telma’s 8-year-old daughter Makana was forced to watch this horrible incident.
Despite Brown’s efforts to minimize his role and blame his fiancée, the jurors saw right through his excuses. In the death of Telma Boinville, they judged both Brown and Dandurand guilty of murder, kidnapping, and burglary.
The verdict brought consolation to Telma’s family, who knew justice had been done for their teacher and mother, who had been snatched from them in such horrific act.