B.C. man granted bail in 1996 Ontario murder case

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Lawrence Diehl, 73, has been granted bail in connection with the 1996 murder of Christopher Smith in Ontario. Diehl is charged with second-degree murder after DNA evidence linked him to the case, which had gone cold for years. Diehl was arrested in Vancouver in December and has now posted a $2 million bond. He must wear a GPS monitor, surrender his passport, and avoid contact with the victim's family and witnesses. Diehl has lived in B.C. for over two decades and has a background in soccer administration and meteorology. His home is valued at $3.25 million.


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