This movie is the kind of nightmare no one could dream up. And if that picture never reveals itself, it feels like a letdown, not a tragedy. But that didn't erase their unease, or a remarkable feeling, (Shirley and Zachary at birthday party; David), Mr. BAGBY: I considered killing her myself, seriously considered it. Nobody drives 16 hours after you've just broken up with them.' Sometimes, if you are paying attentionclose attentionyou can see it coming, even if only barely. I kind of need to move on from that because, like I. said, I'm a Bagby male. She turns to talking of her son and calls him Gods blessing. February 24, 2009: But their efforts to. I got to see what happens to the bastard who did this. kind of the only way that this little boy is going to get to know his dad. A judge called Andrews murder a vicious crime, but did not consider Turner a risk to others. MORRISON: There might have been a particular reason for this. Mr. BAGBY: That's one of the options, and that's the one we hoped for. In Los Angeles - August 22-28 at the Arclight Hollywood, 6360 Sunset Blvd. This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. But afterwards, all wounded and broken down, you will see the power of the human spirit even in the face of the darkest of souls." What if she is backed in a. corner? But on Sunday, when he drove her to the airport, Andrew made it clear to Shirley it was over for good. KATE: On Sunday night I got out of bed and prayed because I thought Andrew was at risk. MORRISON: The rage was tempered with a yearning to know just why Andrew had been assassinated. Wow." Information on who and where to write can be found on the "Support Bail Reform" page. They are warm. I'm just looking for somebody to hang out with and have fun here in school.' And I know, you love me, and--yeah. Ms. TURNER: (Audio recording) That you aren't trying to take my place. It's. What do you want it Mr. BAGBY: Very seriously. Mr. KUENNE: You know, he said--she said, `Look, I'm not looking for another husband. Bagbys wondered if there might ever be an extradition hearing. Schultz quotes the brother of Hae Min Lee, the victim of the murder at the center of the first season of Serial, responding, on Reddit, to the surge of interest in the case: I wont be answering any questions because . Also foreshadowing is how long it takes Andrews parents, Kate and David, to wade through various levels of bureaucracy to confirm his death. Andrew came to St. John's. Remember these two things as I go on. And Im blessed to have David and quite frankly David is blessed to have me, said Kate. MORRISON: It was August 2003, the wee hours of the morning by the ocean. This couple have endured more grief and pain that most people will endure in a lifetime. MORRISON: How did you find out what happened, how he had been killed? Mr. BAGBY: I think it was a rage at the person who did this. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference. Mr. SIMPSON: Andrew, you know you can do a lot better. Just from that, conversation, you could kind of get the sense that she didn't want Zachary, MORRISON: And for the Bagbys, Shirley issued what sounded somehow. The bill now moves to the Senate where it is expected to be embraced in a similar fashion. (Shirley in court; Supreme Court of Newfoundland sign), Mr. BAGBY: And then they started slogging through the courts with one issue, MORRISON: In the meantime, Andrew's parents made a momentous. CORNER BROOK, N.L. MORRISON: In July 2003, a year and eight months after their son's, murder, Andrew's friend, filmmaker Kurt Kuenne, who'd been making the, documentary film for Zachary about the father he'd never know, arrived in. The news and opinions youll love for only $10 for 1 year. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. In New York - August 8-14 at the IFC Center, 323 Sixth Avenue at W. 3rd Street. It then played SXSW in Austin, Texas, where it left audiences stunned and in tears. There was no way to stop Andrews murder, but there was no way to walk away from Zacharys body and just say hmm, okay, move on," said David. Sharing voices. Mr. BAGBY: By this time we're pretty damn sure she's complete. This is a huge step forward in the mission Dear Zachary was created to accomplish. Office Manager. MORRISON: The ammunition used to kill Andrew was CCI .22 caliber bullets. How do you represent anguish of that magnitude without turning it into a Greek tragedy? MORRISON: It was almost two years after Andrew Bagby's murder, when Shirley Turner's eldest son T.J. drove home to his girlfriend after an. Bring lots of kleenex and prepare to be equally angry and emotionally drained as you watch real, so-called justice in action. MORRISON: I never know what to think about these feelings that people get. We couldnt actually believe shed (harm Zachary), but we consciously feared she could do that, he said. Mr. BAGBY: We first got to see him personally in family court. (Canadian flags; Newfoundland; lake and coast; man in coat; photos of Shirley, and Zachary; Kate, David and Zachary; Shirley, Kate and Zachary; Supreme Court, building; photos of David, Kate, Zachary and Shirley), Mr. BAGBY: Dealing with Turner was like, I don't know, walking around with. Please consider joining us in this mission by becoming a member of the SaltWire Network and helping to make our communities better. The private member's bill was introduced by MP Scott Andrews of Newfoundland last fall after he saw "Dear Zachary" at a March 2009 screening in Ottawa and decided to do something about what he saw. The bond between, Zachary and his grandparents grew and grew, and Shirley noticed, even from, KATE: (Audio recording) I think it was one time we were on the phone or, KATE: (Audio recording) Yeah, the baby cried, and I said, `Oh, there's my, Ms. TURNER: (Audio recording) Yeah, `Oh, my baby. Ensure local journalism stays in your community by purchasing a membership today. Unidentified Man #22: We will develop policy specific to children. There won't be any question about whether she can hurt, MORRISON: Coming up, as David Bagby wrestles with these terrible. Go away.'. We'll keep this website updated as to their progress when there is news. Home video captured what looked like a. typical domestic scene, but beneath these happy images lies a darker truth. It opens with a gushing montage of the friends of a doctor named Andrew Bagby, none of whom have one real bad word about him. Believing that even where there is evil, there is also a tremendous amount of good." of a woman and a baby on the beach, and I lost it again. She landed a residency at a hospital in Iowa, several states away but still close enough to allow occasional weekends with Andrew in Pennsylvania. Are you having a good day with grandmom and. Mr. SIMPSON: You don't need to go out with a woman because you can't think you can do better. ), DEAR ZACHARY 10TH ANNIVERSARY HD REMASTERED EDITIONNOW AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY, DVD, and DIGITAL, For the film's 10th anniversary, Kurt Kuenne remastered "Dear Zachary", its epilogue, and its bonus features for HD, converting the original standard definition elements to HD shot-by-shot, while remixing the film in 5.1 surround, so that it now looks and sounds as originally intended on today's platforms. He's a little bleary eyed, but. But a few weeks later, she showed up in Pennsylvania, unexpected, for the wedding of one of his friends. (David speaking to reporters; Kate speaking to reporters; David on radio show; "Dear Zachary" poster; Kurt editing video; photo of Andrew; photo of Zachary; Mr. KUENNE: I almost gave up making this film when you were, killed. CONTRIBUTED BY DAVID AND KATE BAGBY Sixteen years have passed but for the Bagbys the story of the deaths of their only son and grandson resurfaces all the time. This film wasn't made to win awards, or, for that matter, even be criticized. This film will be one of the best you're likely to see this year." (Newfoundland; Shears driving; photo of Shirley and Zachary; water at night; Mr. SHEARS: She said Zachary was being fussy and that just driving him, around would calm him down. If it looks like she's likely to go back, how is she going to behave? Hello. The 10th Anniversary Blu-Ray and DVD are also available from other retailers listed below, and the digital edition is now available for purchase or rent on iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play. December 15, 2009: June 2, 2015 - June 2020. I, was like, `Hi, buddy.' It has been our privilege to have the trust and support of our East Coast communities for the last 200 years. MORRISON: But Andrew did agree to meet Shirley in a nearby park. David and Kate Bagby know all about the unlikely power of love funneled through rage. Skewed imagery. Mr. BAGBY: Without those cell phone records, they couldn't formally charge. USA | Canada | UK, Original poster artwork by Evan B. Harris, Proceeds from this film benefit the Dr. Bagby Scholarship and the Dr. Andrew Bagby and son Zachary Bursary, Watch this short film to see the quest to complete Dear Zachary and amend Canadian bail law. We. (Driving through rainy street; correctional facility sign; Andrew; Kurt, Unidentified Woman #8: They would drive two hours to the jail. This documentary starts out like a love letter. Kurt Kuenne's acclaimed orchestral score for "Dear Zachary", nominated for Best Documentary Score of 2008 by the International Film Music Critics Association, is now available on CD and for digital download. And if they don't charge her, they had no way to restrict her travel. (Shirley and Zachary at birthday party; birthday party), KATE: He didn't want to open presents, you know, he wanted to get, down. Lying on my shoulder and looking up at me as if to say, Yes Nan, Im here.. ', KATE: (Audio recording) Yeah. Creating stronger communities. KATE: (Audio recording) Right. What kind of headfuck must that be? I mean, the best man is really the groom. The tragedy here is that even if you do see it coming, that still doesnt mean you can stop it. She called trying to get Andrew when he was here doing a rotation here in California. . In that time, it also becomes clear that Andrews fate is in danger of also becoming his sons. On Monday, March 22, 2010, the House of Commons in Ottawa unanimously passed Bill C-464 - An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (justification for detention in custody). Shirley Turner, awaiting, extradition for murder, was out of prison on bail. The Bagbys couldn't have been happier, particularly since. The New Yorker may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. It will make you question your faith in the world. You know? Understood? A few weeks after, Zachary's birthday party, the Bagbys and Shirley took the toddler swimming, an, activity he usually enjoyed. But something kept me going, and. Bagby, that man about whom no one had a bad word, was left lying face down in a Pennsylvania state park with five bullets in him. Ms. TURNER: (Audio recording) Are you sure? I'm tired of this. Mr. SHEARS: When we woke up in the morning, realized they weren't there. They're like, `What do you mean?' murderer in check. Amending Canada's bail code was my goal in releasing "Dear Zachary" publicly; it is my pleasure to announce that goal is now a reality. After the shooting, according to Kate, Turner called her claiming she was trying to reach Andrew. Except, OK, sometimes not. Andrew's parents say he tried, frequently, to ease out of the relationship altogether, but Shirley wouldn't buy it. Purchase the book here: Amazon USA | Amazon Canada, To read more reviews, visit our Press Archive, ZACHARY'S BILL (BILL C-464) BECOMES LAW IN CANADA, (Click HERE to read a letter to viewers from David & Kate Bagby.). Andrew, despite his obvious abilities, was turned down by every medical school in the country. You live your life, you create an entire universe around you, you trundle along, and then FUCK. Typically, we meet the victim not as a person but as a dismantled puzzle to be put back together by the canny viewer, who is likewise appealed to not as a person hearing about a human catastrophe but as an analytical machine capable of sorting and weighing the relevant facts. David and Kate Bagby know all about the unlikely power of love funneled through rage. MORRISON: So different from who Andrew really was, a kind, devoted son who made Eagle Scout at 15. David Bagby, left, and Kate Bagby, right, celebrate with their son Andrew Bagby at his graduation from medical school at Memorial University of Newfoundland in June 2000. I never really convinced myself that she, could--that she would hurt Zachary. Blood red screen. Mr. BAGBY: We were out shopping or something. . Amazon | B&N Shortly after his death, she fled to Canada and settled back in St. Johns. If nothing else is accomplished with this film, it will absolutely attach you to the too-short life that was Andrew Bagby's, and you're going to be sad that you didn't get a chance to know him -- but glad all the same that you know ABOUT him now." Andrew assured his filmmaker friend Kurt that the 40-year-old was a passing fancy. Cpl. We had to pack up Zachary, Mr. BAGBY: We just climbed right back upstairs and went to bed and melted. I dont understand how that can be ignored.. The couple was also involved in a support group for parents of murdered children and sat through three murder trials to try and help other surviving parents deal with their incredible grief. David R. Bagby Born: July 2, 1957 in Joliet, IL Died: January 5, 2022 in Statesville, NC David R. Bagby, 64 of Statesville, NC and formerly of Streator passed away Wednesday (January 5,. And I said, `Who?' Maybe the last time you talked to Shirley there was some very subtle change in tone. (Kate and Zachary; judge in court; Shirley being escorted from court), Mr. KUENNE: I don't know. Dance with the Devil is David Bagby's . And so he set out to collect the memories of Andrew's family and giant circle of friends. Ms. TURNER: (Audio recording) I know you don't want to, you don't intend to. Mr. BAGBY: Yes. MORRISON: Was she taunting them, they wondered? MORRISON: And now that she was freed, Shirley would once again, Mr. BAGBY: We had to take him down the stairs and give him to, Shirley's friend, who happened to have a car seat. Mr. BAGBY: He's now engaged to this lovely girl, and he's going to go to med school. IMDbPro Starmeter. "We had to do something.. Kurt Kuennes 2008 documentary, Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father, deserves a second look, especially in light of the recent popularity of true-crime programs like Serial and Making a Murderer., Photograph courtesy Oscilloscope Pictures / Everett. Any reference to Turner as a flight risk, for instance, is accompanied by birdsong and pictures of flying pigeons. And she followed Andrew to St. John's. For the Bagbys, shock might have, (Photo of David and Zachary; photo of Kate and Zachary; Shirley being escorted, from court; court documents; court exterior; court documents; Kate and David), KATE: I'd sat in the back of the room while Judge Green said to her, `I'm so, sorry, Dr. Turner, your life is on hold, and I know the law is slow.' It would be kind of upsetting, I guess, to let your son spend time. granddad? Unidentified Woman #12: We won't forget their son. (A huge thanks to the folks at Different by Design in Los Angeles, CA and Anarchy Post in Glendale, CA for making this possible and affordable.). Oh my god. Former Assistant Pastor at Jackson Community Church. 7:30 I'll be at your house.'. We couldn't let the authorities who let this happen get away with it. Parents Kate and David Bagby's story of identifying Andrew's body is devastating. They did their best to keep their dark feelings about their son's accused. helped convince me that she would not hurt Zachary. Asked if he would have done anything different back then, David replies, kill Shirley Turner.. Also, today MP Scott Andrews of Newfoundland introduced a bill in Parliament for its first reading that proposes a modification to Canada's bail code that would justify detention in custody for a suspect who is a potential danger to their own minor children. His medical studies in Newfoundland were complete. She. Authorities later determined his former lover Dr. Shirley Turner,. | Learn more about Tessa Bagby's work experience, education . Information on who and where to write can be found by going to the "Support Bail Reform" page. We just want as many people as possible to know this story, the documentary, for the practical reasons in my fantasies, I suppose some judge, some place, actually gets it and denies bail to somebody who could kill again, said David. And then we'd do it through the lawyers. Every last person who steps foot into a theater to see this will walk away changed. Mr. SHEARS: It seemed like it to me, yeah. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS. Unidentified Woman #11: I love them very much. We thought of him as a hostage, said David. This is without a doubt one of the most profound, touching and moving films I have ever watched." It's great. The night was. I'm just curious Ms. TURNER: (Audio recording) Yeah, and I wanted to know for safety. She has to veer away from the image and instead see him as a living being. When Kate reached down to wipe one away, she accidentally knocked out the plug used to mask his facial wound. ', Mr. SIMPSON: And I told him, I said, `You know, Andrew, when I break up with somebody and put them on a plane and send them 1300 miles away,' I said, `They knock on my front door, I'm going out the back door and I'm calling the police.' MORRISON: Andrew's body was discovered the following morning with bullets lodged in his face, buttock, chest, the back of his head. They are warm. The film ends with the Bagbys and their relatives, friends, and colleagues reflecting on the father and son, as well as the . T.J. and his girlfriend went to bed. Click HERE for ticket information. He seems to be talking about the unfathomable grief Shirley Jane Turner left behind. If you were waiting to find out where exactly the comfort was in this litany of suffering, it is in Bagbys parents. Mr. KUENNE: (Kate holding Zachary) Hello, bud. any problem at all with them spending time with him, unlike my mother, Mr. SHEARS: I guess I just thought, well, they're kind of accusing her of, murder. His father says, "I kissed him and held . Did anyone have more friends than he? David and Kate Bagby must have been saints to have had to tolerate personal dealings with their only child's murderess,and basically have to groval to her to even see their precious only-ever grandchild.Yet,they did whatever they could for the sake of Zachary.Most people (myself included) would have made away with Shirley Turner the first chance
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