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Calgary Herald
2 days ago
- Calgary Herald
Crown seeks first-degree murder conviction against Calgary man in 'grotesque' killing of woman
Slain Calgary sex-trade worker Judy Maerz fought for her life before murder suspect Christopher Ward Dunlop killed her, a prosecutor suggested Friday. Article content In seeking a first-degree murder conviction against Dunlop, Crown prosecutor Greg Piper said the evidence points to no other conclusion. Article content Article content Piper noted Maerz had defensive wounds on her hands and arms and Dunlop likely cut himself in the brutal attack in a northeast Calgary athletic park, which he described as a 'grotesque … overkilling.' Article content Article content Blood found in the snow near Maerz's torched remains, initially thought to be hers, came back first as being male and a later DNA analysis determined it was Dunlop's. Article content Article content 'In the attack it turned into a fight, or a struggle,' Piper told Justice Colin Feasby. Article content 'What we're asking you to find is Ms. Maerz fought for her life and in that process Mr. Dunlop was cut.' Article content The prosecutor said video footage of Dunlop at a pet store the afternoon of Feb. 15, 2023, the day before Maerz's body was found in the Deerfoot Athletic Park showed his right index finger was fine. Article content But CCTV surveillance from the following afternoon captured Dunlop with a blood-stained wrap around that same digit, Piper said. Article content He told Feasby the logical inference was the blood stain found near Maerz's body was Dunlop's and it was deposited during the killing. Article content Dunlop, who previously served the equivalent of a 13-year sentence for manslaughter in the 2009 killing of sex-trade worker Laura Furlan, faces Feb. 16, 2023, charges of murder and causing and indignity to a body for setting the victim's remains on fire. Article content Article content Piper said scratches on Dunlop's arm noted after his March 1, arrest were also consistent with the victim fighting for her life. Article content 'Male DNA was on her fingernails,' Piper said, noting not in sufficient quantity to create a scientific profile. Article content Piper also said CCTV footage entered into evidence during his and co-prosecutor Hyatt Mograbee's case should lead to the conclusion Dunlop picked up Maerz on the Forest Lawn stroll on 19th Avenue S.E. in his wife's Rav4 and took her to the park off 8th Avenue N.E. Article content He said while surveillance evidence can have its drawbacks 'it is an objective, silent, disproportionate observer.' Article content Among the pieces of video evidence introduced in the case was CCTV footage from a Peter Lougheed Centre parking lot where Dunlop's wife had parked her SUV. Article content
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Why I feel cheated by the girlhood I subscribed to
I grew up with Piper Rockelle. Not in the literal sense, of course, but through a screen that felt intimate enough to blur the difference. When I was 10, I would wait for her YouTube uploads with the same anticipation other children might reserve for birthdays. She was confident, endlessly energetic, and always surrounded by friends. Her world shimmered with the kind of manufactured perfection that made girlhood look like a dream you could subscribe to. I didn't see production schedules or brand strategy. I saw a girl who had figured out how to be loved at scale. Back then, it didn't occur to me that this was work. Or that the authenticity I admired was being carefully curated by adults who understood its market value. I didn't wonder what it meant to live under the constant gaze of a camera. Now, it feels different. I have found myself returning, reluctantly, to the content I once consumed without hesitation. Some of it I outgrew naturally. Some of it I have been forced to confront. Case in point, the Netflix documentary Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing. The series follows Piper's rise as a child influencer and the subsequent legal battle that unfolded after former collaborators accused her 'momager', Tiffany Smith, of emotional manipulation, unsafe environments, and — most disturbingly — sexual misconduct. The allegations emerged in 2022, igniting a lengthy legal battle that culminated in a $1.85 million settlement in 2024. However, the docuseries, which was released earlier this year, reignited the conversation, raising questions that had remained unanswered in court. Piper and her mom do not feature in the documentary, but have denied the allegations. In a Rolling Stones interview, Piper, now 17, details how YouTube demonetised her account and brand deals dried out after the lawsuit. She has chosen to move on, continuing to post on social media, including TikTok, Instagram and BrandArmy, a subscription-based platform that works similarly to OnlyFans. Though BrandArmy does not allow nudity and requires parents to manage minors' accounts, the platform has come under scrutiny for being unsafe for children. It's disquieting, at the very least, to see your childhood icons recontextualised as case studies. Piper's story, as outlined in the film, is no longer about a precocious girl who found early success. It is an embodiment of a system that flattens children into commodities. The energy that once appeared spontaneous was revealed to be orchestrated, and the affection among friends rehearsed. What was once comforting now leaves a peculiar aftertaste, like something organic that's been overprocessed beyond recognition. Piper wasn't the only one. I also spent much of my early years consuming the content of SevenSuperGirls, a YouTube channel that assigned a different girl to post content each day of the week. The channel was part of a larger tween brand, Seven Awesome Kids. At its peak, the group attracted millions of subscribers, most of them children like me, across its seven channels. The premise was simple, and the tone always cheerful—bedroom vlogs, school routines, comedy skits. However, the picture off-camera turned out to be painfully different. In 2018, one of the franchise owners, Ian Rylett, was arrested and later convicted for coercing one of the girls into undressing on camera. Former member Kaelyn Wilkins has since described a culture of control and silence, where young girls were obligated to follow invasive rules under the threat of being cut off from the platform that had become their lives. It's difficult to describe how it feels to look back on these videos now. I remember them vividly, yet I find myself almost unable to watch them anymore. It's sickening to know that what once made me feel connected and seen was built on unsafe and unfair conditions. This realisation hasn't made me cynical. It has made me more cautious, more aware of what is left out of frame. Child influencers are often praised for their confidence, their maturity, and their ability to command audiences. But what they rarely receive is protection. Their work takes place in bedrooms and kitchens, on couches and car rides. Their lives are their content, and their families, oftentimes, are their managers. There are few legal protections in place, and fewer still that account for the emotional toll. For a long time, I thought visibility meant success. But growing up has taught me something else: there is strength in privacy. There is value in being allowed to exist offscreen. And perhaps the greatest tragedy of all is that so many children who grew up online were never given that choice. The writer is a student in Mumbai.
Business Insider
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Redox Limited (RDX) Gets a Buy from UBS
In a report released today, Timothy Piper from UBS maintained a Buy rating on Redox Limited (RDX – Research Report), with a price target of A$3.25. The company's shares closed today at A$2.15. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Piper is an analyst with an average return of -1.2% and a 39.76% success rate. Piper covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Eagers Automotive Limited, ARB Corporation , and G.U.D. Holdings. Redox Limited has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of A$2.68, implying a 24.65% upside from current levels. In a report released on June 11, Ord Minnett also upgraded the stock to a Buy with a A$2.68 price target. Based on Redox Limited's latest earnings release for the quarter ending December 31, the company reported a quarterly revenue of A$631.85 million and a net profit of A$40.21 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of A$581.9 million and had a net profit of A$39.57 million
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drew Scott & Linda Phan's Adorable New Videos of Parker & Piper Give Fans an Intimate Glimpse Into Their Sweet Family Time
Family time is important for Drew Scott and Linda Phan. They just shared some of their sweetest summer memories with their toddlers Parker, 3, and Piper, 1, and we are taking notes! The Property Brothers co-host shared several photos and videos of his family's adorable adventures so far this summer on Instagram. 'Our quality time with the kiddos is all about shared experiences,' he wrote. 'We limit screen exposure in our house to only a couple times a week. And even when watching Bluey or Ms. Rachel, they always encourage kids to dance, sing, play and just experience life!' More from SheKnows Busy Philipps Shares the 'Best Advice' Michelle Williams Gave Her for Parenting Teens & We're Taking Notes He shared some of their favorite things to do lately, which includes exploring museums and aquariums because 'Parker is OBSESSED with sharks.' Scott holds up Parker to see some cool interactive displays at a museum in one picture, and a clip of Parker watching a shark swim at an aquarium. There is also a photo collage of Parker and Piper watching puppet and magic shows. 'I love seeing their little faces light up when @rikemind and @realfunnyeddie do their thing,' the HGTV star wrote. So sweet! Other pictures included swimming, watching table tennis matches, and going on nature walks. But one of the coolest? Family jam sessions! There are tons of pictures of Parker and Piper playing with toy instruments and real instruments, like a huge harp! A video of Parker playing the piano and a clip of Piper dancing to someone playing guitar and playing the accordion shows their budding talent. 'My dad plays guitar and so do I,' Scott wrote. 'Parker has been gravitating toward piano (shoutout to Reese Massey at @rhodesschoolofmusic) and Piper loves her little accordion, so we're well on our way to one big Scott Family Band!' 'Creating memories ❤️❤️,' one person commented. This family is so adorable, and it looks like these two are having the greatest summer now! Last month, Scott revealed his son's most unhinged behavior: 'Parker went through a phase where he was making out with the mirror,' he wrote on Instagram, adding, 'Now Piper's started the same 😳 🤣.' That's definitely wild! He also asked followers to share their toddlers' behaviors, and the comments didn't disappoint. 'As soon as my husband's hairy legs are exposed, my daughter calls them 'kitties' and tries to pet and kiss them 😂,' one person wrote. Another said, 'Washing his face with toilet water 🫠🫠🫠🫠' Kids definitely keep life interesting!Best of SheKnows These Podcasts for Parents of Teens Will Make You Feel Seen These Hot Famous Dads Are Making Fatherhood Look Finer Than Ever 36 Times Prince Louis Proved That the Third Child Is a Wild Card
CNA
13-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Pepper is more than just seasoning
CNA938 Rewind How can the ordinary black pepper be elevated? Cheryl Goh finds out more from the duo Jeremy Vo and Layla Wei, founders of Piper who believe seasoning shouldn't be a struggle, and are seeking to revolutionise the design of pepper grinders as we know them.
