GARDNER: (Audio recording) I'm not going to kid you, Doctor. I--we both did. Please try again. Kate and David Bagby knew exactly what they were going to do. (Kate and Zachary; judge in court; Shirley being escorted from court), Mr. KUENNE: I don't know. We were in the way, I guess, of her trying to go to school. I didn't like her but I didn't think she was capable of murder.". It was the last time the Bagbys would see Zachary. It is a cry for change in the Canadian justice system that allowed his sons killer to roam free. And when, after his first year at med school, Heather broke off the engagement, Andrew was crushed. MORRISON: Shirley, meanwhile, seemed to be preparing for her, extradition, and perhaps she was looking for a way to exclude the Bagbys from. Andrew, despite his obvious abilities, was turned down by every medical school in the country. I mean, the best man is really the groom. The title of the documentary, "Dear Zachary" jumped out at me because I have a son named Zachary. Immortalized in the spellbinding documentary Dear Zachary, this angry, raw, and brutally honest memoir of murder and loss chronicles a system's failure to prevent the death of a child. Then when he sort of tried to get her to go away, she wouldnt.. At least he might have asleep when she went in. The Bagbys attended the hearing, of course, and, could not quite believe their ears when they heard the judge's ruling. By 6 p.m. she left for Keystone State Park, where she and Andrew had agreed to meet after his hospital shift. The two eventually lived together again. And if you haven't seen it, you need to. Andrew Bagby, who never knew Turner was pregnant, was the father. Spent casings matched Turner's handgun and a witness saw a car similar to hers parked next to Andrew's car. She fled to Newfoundland a week after Andrews murder and vowed to fight extradition. Unidentified Man #25: I love them very much. I may be in Fantasyland. When we met him, we just melted as if it was magic. The chief suspect for Andrew's murder was his ex-girlfriend Shirley Turner? He interviewed old friends who recalled Andrew as a gregarious, well-loved soul who starred in Kuenne's earliest attempts at filmmaking. Cpl. They would go to Pennsylvania to collect the body and belongings of their only child. We don't--we don't gush very much. Get help and learn more about the design. All the years that she was good to me as a mother was pretty much thrown out the window at the end.. How could a woman be in jail on a suicide watch one day and be taking care of his grandson the next? I kind of. On a shelf in the California home of David and Kate Bagby, sitting inconspicuously among some lovely china, are two urns. The legal system helped her kill Zachary. She pulled herself together and called David, then a technical writer at Ditech Networks in Mountain View. They held their breath. Unable to add item to List. Maybe the last time you talked to Shirley there was some very subtle change in tone. When I read true crime, I like to see more back story of the people involved. In the, tribute documentary their son's best friend Kurt Kuenne was making to someday, give Zachary, the Bagbys' friends recount how difficult it was for David and. Mr. BAGBY: By this time we're pretty damn sure she's complete. I kind of need to move on from that because, like I. said, I'm a Bagby male. If it looks like she's likely to go back, how is she going to behave? It would be kind of upsetting, I guess, to let your son spend time. (David; Kate and Zachary; Shirley and Zachary). Andrew, of all people, seemed to have no enemies at all. Thought, you know, `Who would want to kill him?'. https://www.saltwire.com//california-couple-want-as-many-/ saltwire.com California couple want as many people as possible to know their story | SaltWire And now a vindictive stalker had killed him shot him again and again until the gun wouldnt shoot any more and left him to die in the November cold of a remote parking lot near Latrobe. MORRISON: The girl was Heather, also an aspiring doctor. In November 2001, the body of a young doctor named Andrew Bagby was discovered in Keystone State Park outside Latrobe, Pennsylvania, five bullet wounds in his face, chest, buttocks, and the back of the head. killed herself and Zachary in a murder-suicide. Oh, my God. would now have to be something else, a visual letter to Andrew's baby. The idea is for both individuals to be tempted by the singles, and ultimately decide if their partners are their perfect matches. This year is different. We couldn't let the authorities who let this happen get away with it. (Shirley and Zachary at birthday party; birthday party), KATE: He didn't want to open presents, you know, he wanted to get, down. Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son about His Father is a 2008 documentary detailing the life and death of one Dr. Andrew Bagby, a resident at a family practice in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. No question. KATE: You were always afraid that she was going to find something. Wasn't anybody willing to step up(besides the Bagbys) and try to rescue that baby?? David Bagby speculates that this was Shirley's idea of victory: when Andrew and Zachary both rejected her, she punished them. Harriette Cole: I don't want the neighbor's kids at my house, Dear Abby: My wife said she doesn't like it, but it's part of my life, Ask Amy: I feel guilty for not speaking up about my co-worker's activities, Ask Amy: I'm your cabin housekeeper, and you apparently have no idea what I do. The Hornet was just back from patrolling the coast of Vietnam. Just before 6 a.m. the next day, a park visitor found Andrew Bagbys frost-covered body lying face down in the parking lot. We finally got a baby.. Mr. SHEARS: When we woke up in the morning, realized they weren't there. If they had awarded custody to the Bagbys and not granted that monster bail Zachary would be a young man and Shirley Turner would be serving her sentence in a Pennsylvania Women's Prison. He would always be sitting on that chair, there, Kate says, pointing to a stool at the kitchen breakfast bar, on the phone.. He said, `Well, it's 4:30 now. (Supreme Court building; Shirley being escorted from court; photos of Kate and. An autopsy report would show that an anti-anxiety drug, prescribed by the very psychiatrist who put up Shirley's bail money had been, mixed into Zachary's formula. The workers notes say Turner spent most of the time talking about a planned interview with CBSs 48 Hours. The TV news magazine would give her a chance to tell her side of the story. As the couple continued to date, Andrew complained to friends that Turner would not leave him alone. Murder of Bagby: Shirley Jane Turner: First-degree murder ( died before standing trial) Zachary Andrew Turner (18 July 2002 - 18 August 2003) [2] : 78 was a boy from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, who was murdered by his mother, Shirley Jane Turner, in a murder-suicide. And Kate would walk into the house, especially when Andrew was home for a visit from the University of California-Irvine. I didnt know Americans could quote Shakespeare.'. killing Zachary in a murder-suicide. And then we'd do it through the lawyers. Add a bio, trivia, and more. unforgivable and that's just the way it's going to be for the rest of my life. It looked like an open-and-shut case but, before the police could arrest her, Turner fled over the Canadian border, back home to St John's, in Newfoundland. MORRISON: But would that somebody turn out to be a blessing or a curse? Telegram file photo. will not hurt Zachary, period. Kurt Kuenne created the movie as a kind of big-screen scrapbook to immortalize Andrew Bagby, one of his best friends from childhood. GARDNER: (Audio recording) Yeah. It turns out Shirley owned a .22 caliber handgun, which she acquired while living in Iowa. She then murders said grandson in a murder-suicide. We. Mackenzie Long graduated from The George Washington University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. She's very active online and has kept fans updated on her dating life, including her new man. For the second time, the Bagbys were left stunned at the leniency of the courts. This is the most moving and incredibly outrageous true story I've ever heard. They have the memory of their son, Andrew, and the memory of his son, Zachary. What a flaky person. Their sons killer was off the streets and their grandchild would come live with them. Andrew came to St. John's. Zachary's birth gave the documentary new impetus. Easy duty. Kate, the compassionate nurse with the unshakable religious faith. Andrews said he was inspired to act two years ago when he saw the documentary film Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father. MORRISON: And then, in the spring of 1995, Andrew found someone, a Newfoundlander, also a doctor in training, a woman named Shirley Turner. Andrew Bagby was studying at Memorial University medical school in Newfoundland when he met Turner, a fellow medical student 12 years his senior. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Shirley and Zachary, then 13 months old, had been staying with the couple. If you dont believe that, you need only follow the Bagbys lives over the past five years. Father murdered. Its rage with me, he says. 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. "He was beautiful," Kate . In fact, he had made a date with another woman that night. She studied international business and marketing before finding her passion for writing. They might as well have sent a taxi to her to help take him out and drown him. "In a small sense we have found some peace and contentment," says David. I just finishes the book, and for a first-time writer I thought the writing was excellent. MORRISON: And, says T.J., in the way of her opportunities to be. I agree whole heartedly, that things need to change. After trying to make things work for a while, the pair realized they wouldn't be able to overcome all the negativity and obstacles that developed in their relationship after their time onTemptation Island. It doesnt go away.. I thought it was just going to chronicle a murdered man's life, for his son to reflect back on when he was older - because his father was killed before he was born. The Bagbys couldnt imagine a darker moment than their sons November 2001 murder. Well, I was hurt in an, accident. The next day, she got in her car with her gun.. Details aplenty as this book includes legal cases, quoted interviews, diary portions, and anything you can imagine.This is a complete emotional roller coaster so buckle up and be prepared. Ms. TURNER: (Audio recording) Are you sure? MORRISON: As Kurt tracked down Andrew's friends for the documentary he was making, he discovered that not a one had anything favorable to say about Shirley. Book details an absolute tragedy in the Canadian justice system. For the first time in years, David Bagby and his wife Kate are decorating their home for Christmas. No spoilers here for my friends but you must watch this film. Take a look at Kate and her new love below: In addition to her thriving love life, Kate also created a brand called Spread the Love, which sells clothing and beauty items. Either she's grabbed Zachary and taken off and she's trying to, escape, and she has a snowball's chance in hell of getting away with that. because it's hard to get off Newfoundland. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Ms. TURNER: (Audio recording) That you aren't trying to take my place. And Shears says his mother was good to him when he was a child. First, the provincial and territorial courts must determine whether the accused should be jailed in Canada as the proceedings move forward. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Newfoundlanders tend to trust each other, perhaps it's because, generally, With a skilled lawyer on hand to do Shirley Turner's bidding, the. was tragically killed by his mother, and thusjust like his fatherthe rest of the film focuses on the impact of his death. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Chart: Bay Area rainfall totals for this week, Contact Mike Cassidy at mcassidy@mercurynews.com or (408) 920-5536. Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2020. One day he walked into the electronics shop where David worked. Once David completed his engineering degree, the Bagbys were intent on starting a family. Lifes ability to hand us the unbearable is matched only by the ability of the human spirit to somehow handle it. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Memorial University Medical School. 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