Serious RCMP failures in N.S. sex-assault case before woman’s murder, watchdog finds
An independent review has revealed significant failures by the RCMP in handling a sexual assault case prior to the victim's murder. Susan Butlin was killed by her alleged attacker shortly after her report was dismissed as unfounded. The report highlights systemic issues within the RCMP regarding the treatment of sexual assault cases and makes numerous recommendations for improvement.
- ▪The RCMP dismissed Susan Butlin's sexual assault report six weeks before her murder.
- ▪The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission found serious deficiencies in the investigation.
- ▪The RCMP's unfounded rate for sexual assault claims in Butlin's community was 54 percent, one of the highest in Canada.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAn independent review of a Nova Scotia sexual assault case that was dismissed as “unfounded” six weeks before the alleged attacker killed the complainant, a 58-year-old woman who lived next door, has found “serious deficiencies in the handling of every aspect” of the investigation. Susan Butlin was shot and killed by Ernie Duggan in September, 2017 – six weeks after the RCMP dismissed her report that he had sexually assaulted her.
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