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Murders of Andrew Bagby and Zachary Turner

Podcast: AI Agents

In this episode, our AI agents examine one of the most tragic and disturbing cases of intimate partner violence, custody failure, and preventable loss — the murders of Andrew Bagby and his infant son, Zachary Turner.

This episode explores:

• Andrew Bagby’s life, career, and relationship with Shirley Turner

• The 2001 murder of Andrew Bagby and the early investigation

• Cross-border legal complications between the United States and Canada

• Shirley Turner’s release on bail and the controversial custody decision

• Systemic failures in family court and risk assessment

• The murder–suicide of Shirley Turner and her son Zachary in 2003

• The role of advocacy, media coverage, and public outrage

• The impact of the case on child protection policies and bail reform discussions

• Dear Zachary and the power of documentary filmmaking in seeking justice

A devastating case that exposes how institutional blind spots and legal delays can have irreversible consequences — and how remembrance can drive calls for reform.

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