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Jane Doe found near Manson killings identified as Montreal teen
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Police have identified the woman as Reet Jurvetson, who moved to Los Angeles from Montreal the year she was killed, according to People.
Los Angeles police Detective Luis Rivera told the magazine that investigators can’t rule out that the Manson family was involved in the killing. He said the best lead police have is a man known as “John,” whom Jurvetson met in Toronto before flying to Los Angeles to see him the summer of 1969.
Jurvetson’s body was found Nov. 16, 1969, by a birdwatcher in dense brush off the iconic Mulholland Drive. She had been stabbed 150 times and didn’t have identification.
“It was personal,” Rivera told People. “It was a maniac … or love gone wrong.”
After going unidentified for years, Jurvetson eventually became known Jane Doe No. 59. The location and timing of her killing, just a few miles away from several Manson family murders, has long fueled speculation that Jurvetson’s case was connected.
Police are working to solve the murder, with Rivera saying, “No one deserves what happened to her.”
“It’s our job to find out who’s responsible and bring them to justice,” he said.
Police said they used DNA to identify Jurvetson after her sister recognized a photo posted of the young woman’s body online.
The sister, Anne Jurvetson, told People that the “free-spirited and happy” teen went to Los Angeles after meeting and becoming smitten with “John.”
Anne Jurvetson said her sister sent her family a postcard saying she had found an apartment and was happy but that they never heard from her again after that. Her parents never reported her missing because “they thought that she was just living her life somewhere,” Anne Jurvetson said.
Eventually, she said she came to realize that her sister was probably dead.
“It is such a sad, helpless kind of feeling to always question, to never know,” she said. “After all these years, we are faced with hard facts. My little sister was savagely killed.”
Charlie Manson became notorious in 1969 as the leader of a “family” of young killers that terrified Los Angeles. Manson was convicted of killing seven people, including pregnant actress Sharon Tate, the wife of director Roman Polanski .
Published on: April 27, 2016 | Last Updated: April 27, 2016 12:11 PM EDT
Los Angeles police have identified the body of oman found stabbed 150 times in 1969 near the site of the Manson family killings as a 19-year-old from Montreal, People magazine reported Wednesday.
The following is a story from today's Montreal Gazette, showing stats on how fires start in Montreal .Also there is a map showing percentage of fires per 1000 population, a colour legend indicates amount of fires, note Verdun has one of the lowest fire ratings per 1000 population, That must be because most of the sheds have been long torn down ? anyway here is the story. "To actually see the interactive map & legend you will have to clcik on this link, as they don't all show up in the article itself p[osted here,so go directly to the story in the Gazette for full account" http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/what-sparks-montreal-fires-flowerpots-kitchen-sink-wood-fires-and-sleepy-smokers
What sparks Montreal fires? Flowerpots, kitchen-sink wood fires and sleepy smokers
Published on: March 29, 2016 | Last Updated: March 29, 2016 10:25 AM EDT
Firefighters battle a house fire on rue de la Vallée-de-la-Loire in St. Lazare, a suburb west of Montreal March 25, 2016.PETER MCCABE / MONTREAL GAZETTE
What are the most common causes of fires in Montreal?
Cooking is the biggest cause, representing roughly 50 per cent of all our fires. The second is smoking — 10 to 15 per cent, depending on the year.
What are people cooking that’s so dangerous?
Fires are often related to oil-based frying, mostly at night — midnight, 2 a.m., 3 a.m. Sometimes, people are doing french fries and they have other things going on so they’re not keeping an eye on what they’re cooking. Or there are people who are new to Canada who are cooking using wood in their homes. We had two fires last year where people were burning wood in their sinks and cooking over it as a heat source. It’s something that they do in their countries and they think they can do it here but our buildings are not meant to be used like that. (Montreal fire department tip: If food in a pot or pan catches fire, cover it with its lid and turn off the stove. Don’t throw water, flour or anything else on it. Never move around with a pot that is on fire.)
What typically happens in smoking-related fires?
People usually fall sleep on the couch or they’re smoking in bed. Ten years ago, smoking was our top cause (of fires) but fewer and fewer people are smoking so it’s not causing as many fires. (About 10 years ago, cigarettes were also redesigned so they burn out more quickly when left unattended.)
There was a case recently where it appears a cigarette put out in a flower pot caused a major fire. Is that kind of thing common?
It’s very rare – maybe two or three times a year. You have a flower pot with manure, organic materials, peat moss in it. Depending on the sun exposure and how hot it gets, you can have a spontaneous fire. In the summer, if you cut your grass, put it in a closed garbage bag and let it sit in the sun for a day or two, it’s going to get hot inside. That too can cause a fire.
Who is more likely to die in a fire?
The people who are most vulnerable are small children (up to age 5) and people 65 and older. (In 2015, the average age of the seven people who died in Montreal fires was 75). Older people are less mobile, less alert, and people are living longer and staying in their homes longer.
Montreal’s fire death rate has dropped. What’s the secret?
Seven people died in 2015 fires (over the past 15 years, the average number of deaths per year was 15).
The death rate is the lowest it has been since the 2002 municipal mergers. It’s a combination of things.
Since 2010, we’ve hired 30 to 45 students every summer for 10 weeks. They go out and install smoke detectors in people’s homes – 10,000 to 15,000 every year. Toronto has a $5,000 budget for this kind of thing. We invest roughly $300,000 to $400,000 in our smoke-detector program every year
In 2012, we also created a single fire-prevention bylaw for the entire island. In the past, some areas had 30-year-old bylaws or no bylaws at all so homeowners did not have to have smoke detectors. With the new bylaw, the rules are the same across the island.
What about fire inspections?
We’re now doing a better job of focusing on the most important fire risks.
All buildings that have 12 apartments or more have been visited at least once by fire inspectors since 2010, with inspectors focusing on critical elements and ensuring problems are fixed.
If people don’t have a working fire alarm, a working sprinkler system, if the exits are locked, if there are combustibles inside the exits, they are fined. We go back in 45 or 60 days and if the problem is still there, they get fined again.
For some problems, immediate action is required. If we inspect a bar and the exit in the back is locked, the exit door must be unlocked immediately.
This interview was edited and condensed for space.
Coming soon: an online database of Montreal fire-code scofflaws
By the end of the year, you should be able to check online whether your landlord has been fined for contravening city of Montreal fire bylaws.
The fire department is working on a plan to post on its website the names of people and companies who have been fined for fire-code violations, said Daniel de Vries, a division chief with Montreal’s fire department.
It would be similar to the way Montreal posts information about restaurants fined for food-safety violations, he said. The city posts the name of the restaurant, the violations and the fines assessed.
“Let’s say you’re looking for an apartment for your daughter – you can look at the list and say, ‘Don’t rent here, don’t rent there,’” de Vries said.
“It’s so occupants know how safe their buildings are and it’s a message to the owners: ‘Listen, if you’re doing something wrong, we’re going to tell people.’”
Under Montreal’s bylaw, for first offences, individuals can be fined $500 for a fire-code offence, while companies face $1,000 fines. The fines are doubled for repeat offenders.
De Vries said the city hopes to have the online resource in place by September or October.
20 ways to reduce fire risk
Frequently inspect and clean chimney flues, particularly when burning oil, coal or wood.
Use a fireplace screen to prevent sparks from hitting the floor and rugs.
Do not install a bulb with a higher wattage than the maximum indicated on the fixture.
Install ground-fault circuit interrupters.
Keep your attic tidy. Clutter such as clothing, boxes, books, magazines and newspapers not only fuels a fire but prevents firefighters from gaining access to extinguish the flames.
Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors outside bedrooms and on each floor of your home. Check batteries every spring and fall.
Keep a fire extinguisher in your kitchen.
Consider investing in a lightning rod if your home is built on an elevated or exposed site.
Ensure your garage is separated from the living quarters by a fire-resistant, self-closing door.
Ensure your garage has properly wired light fixtures that are controlled by a switch rather than makeshift installations that use an extension cord.
Do not store gasoline, solvents, waste or other flammable materials near your furnace or in your garage. Store them in an outbuilding away from your home.
Ensure your fuses and circuit breakers work properly. Inspect aluminum wiring periodically. Consider hiring an electrician to review your wiring.
If your home has a heating boiler, have it inspected and cleaned frequently. Do not block the air vent or damper. If your home has an oil tank, have it periodically inspected to ensure it is airtight so fuel oil does not overflow or leak.
Remove excess lint from the lint trap of your clothes dryer and keep the exhaust vent clean.
Don’t let dry leaves and debris collect near the outside walls of your home, particularly if you have wood or vinyl siding.
Have enough electrical outlets to avoid the excessive use of extension cords. If an extension cord is needed, don’t run it under a rug.
When cooking: Keep pot handles turned inward over the stove. Remove greasy build-up from the range hood and the filters.
Do not leave lighted candles unattended or burning overnight.
Do not leave a clothing iron or hair iron unattended.
Never smoke in bed. Better yet, always smoke outside and away from the home. Be sure to securely store matches and lighters away from children
So again another Montreal Art Deco Bldg with history isn't protected & following a familiar theme ( that only us Montrealers & ex-pats know is not all that unusual ) the Snowdon Theatre (Theater for the rest of us) is set onfire under suspicious circumstance..........Here's today's story from the Montreal Gazette.............spin it anyway you want I suspect 'biz as usual' -What Sez You ?
Police searching for teens in connection with Snowdon Theatre fire
Police say a fire that damaged the Snowdon Theatre fire was arson and that arrests are imminent.
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CTV Montreal Published Monday, March 28, 2016 2:15PM EDT Last Updated Monday, March 28, 2016 6:23PM EDT
Montreal police say arrests are "imminent" following the weekend fire at the Snowdon Theatre.
The fire began Saturday afternoon at the theatre which has been abandoned since 2013. Police have said they were searching for two or three teenagers in connection with the blaze, which they confirm was arson.
Firefighters said the fire began on the second floor of the three-storey building, in an area that most recently was used as a gymnasium.
These photos, which were posted online, appear to show the Snowdon Theatre catching fire. Police are searching for two or three teenagers in connection with the weekend fire, which occurred Saturday, March 26, 2016. (Source: mtlurb.com)
This photo, which was posted online, appears to show the Snowdon Theatre catching fire. Police are searching for two or three teenagers in connection with the weekend fire, which occurred Saturday, March 26, 2016. (Source: mtlurb.com)
In photos posted online, a young man can be seen standing above a pit filled with foam cubes that was used by gymnasts.
Other photos posted by the same user show what appear to be the first flames erupting in the pit, and a photograph of thick, black smoke rising to fill the room.
The person who posted the photos, who wants to remain anonymous, said he knows the person depicted in the photos as someone who is involved in Montreal’s urban exploration scene.
He said there was one other person present at the time, the one taking the video. The video was shared on Snapchat, an app that allows people to send each other photos and video which are deleted after 10 seconds.
The source says he took screen shots of the Snapchat video and sent them to the police. Police acknowledge they have seen the photos but would not elaborate further.
The historic Art Deco building, constructed in 1937, was home to movies until 1982 when it closed.
The City of Montreal later acquired the building, but evicted the gymnastics company and some office workers in 2013 when the building was deemed unsafe for human use.
Well for a few months now I have been listening to this new version of the Sounds of Silence, which I think is pretty good version. It is a great song in anycase & usually covers are not always good renditions of originals,but after 50+ years of Simon & Garfunkels release ,this group seems to do it justice. ( Now that said ,old die-hards may want to dismiss it,after about the 2/3rds mark when it ramps up ,voice wise, but given a number of listens I think you may come to like it. Check it out if you like . ...........and I will also include an original version,to mellow you out again.........lol Now I still like the original, but I think it is time for someone new to do it. Cheers ! LesF I am just updating this post with a live version performed by 'Disturbed' on the Conan show almost two weeks ago,........and again the group (or more accurately the lead singer really delivers live incredibly not like a studio version,..however his back up musicians are simply incredible) IMHO
Los Angeles police have identified the body of oman found stabbed 150 times in 1969 near the site of the Manson family killings as a 19-year-old from Montreal, People magazine reported Wednesday.
