Shirley Turner murdered Andrew Bagby because he ended their relationship and she was obsessively jealous, unable to accept his decision to move on.
Andrew Bagby's parents, David and Kate, were devastated and initially planned to commit suicide after burying their son, but their focus shifted to seeking justice for Andrew.
Shirley Turner's past behavior, including stalking and harassing ex-partners, indicated a pattern of obsessive and violent tendencies, which foreshadowed her actions against Andrew Bagby.
The Canadian justice system allowed Shirley Turner to be released on bail despite strong evidence against her, leading to her custody of baby Zachary and his eventual death. This failure prompted the creation of 'Zachary's Bill' to prevent bail for those accused of serious crimes to protect children.
Andrew Bagby's murder profoundly impacted his parents, leading them to uproot their lives and move to Canada to fight for custody of their grandson Zachary. Their efforts to seek justice and protect Zachary ultimately failed when Shirley Turner killed him as well.
Shirley Turner's neglect and manipulation of her children, including sending them away and using them to receive government payments, reflected her self-centered and unstable nature, which contributed to her obsessive and ultimately murderous behavior towards Andrew Bagby.
The key factors included Shirley Turner's release on bail despite being a suspect in Andrew Bagby's murder, her custody of Zachary despite her dangerous history, and the Canadian justice system's failure to prioritize Zachary's safety over Shirley's presumed innocence.
Andrew Bagby's parents, David and Kate, coped with the loss of Zachary by continuing to advocate for policy changes to protect children from dangerous parents and by celebrating Andrew's life and legacy through gatherings and scholarships in his name.
In the early 2000's, a bizarre & seemingly random murder in Pennsylvania set off a string of consequences and flawed legal actions that led to even more tragedy, heartbreak and death, and the story would eventually be covered in the incredible (and extremely emotional) film "Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father". This is an incredibly heavy story, so listener discretion is heavily advised.
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