The Third Suspect: The Shocking True Story of a Bitter Labor Struggle and the Cold-Blooded Murder of Nine Yellowknife Miners

by David Staples, David Staples

Giant Mine, Yellowknife, September 18, 1992. Months into a bitter labor dispute, a volatile situation is worsening. Some on the picket line are starting to call for blood. Already the mine has been vandalized with small bombings. At 8:30 a.m. this day, nine strike breakers cross the picket line and board a man-car going into the mine. Minutes later, all are dead in a horrendous explosion. Within forty-eight hours, the police are calling it murder.
What follows is one of the most intensive manhunts for a mass murderer in Canadian criminal history - told through the eyes of the town that lived through it, the cops who cracked the case and the man finally convicted of killing nine innocent men.

Genres: Historical

480 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1995

Reviews

[Ron Grimes · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good book for the story of the Giant Mine terrorist attack. The book covers pretty much the whole history from the initial causes and triggers to the end of the court case which was a fascinating story in itself. Recommend to any reader of Canadiana.

[Tim Westgate · Rating 4 out of 5]

An essential read that reminds us of the dangers of labour action. Many lives ruined and a community in crisis. Well written and easy to read.