Serialist Suite Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Host: Annie Elise
• Episode: Wild case dubbed the "Canadian Chris Watts"
• Focus: Notorious case with many twists and turns
• Trigger warning: Sensitive content ahead

Background Information

• Location & Date: Calgary, Canada, June 24th, 2017
• Main subjects:
  • Jasmine Lovett
    • Early 20s, stunning appearance, fun, kind, and generous
  • Robbie Sanderson
    • Partner of Jasmine, not married, issues with substance abuse and aggression
  • Aliyah Lynn Sanderson
    • Daughter of Jasmine and Robbie

Relationship Dynamics

• Jasmine & Robbie's Issues:
  • Robbie's late returns, substance influence, aggression
  • Incident leading to police intervention and emergency protection order, later revoked
• Post-breakup:
  • Jasmine received custody of Aliyah
  • Co-parenting attempts

Jasmine's Personal Life

• Close with family (mother Kim and sister Genevieve)
• Known for her humor and pranks
• 2018: Jasmine joined dating sites and met Robert Leeming

Relationship with Robert Leeming

• Robert Leeming:
  • 34 years old, UK native, permanent residency in Canada
  • Past marital issues and custody agreement for a son
  • Online dating history
• Jasmine & Robert's Relationship:
  • Quick transition to living together (moved in after a month)
  • Jasmine not working, receiving child support
  • Robert's affection for Aliyah noted

Disappearance of Jasmine and Aliyah

• Last seen: April 14-15, 2019 at family dinner and grocery store
• April 17th: Robert picks up Aliyah from daycare
• April 19th: Missed dinner with Genevieve
• Family attempts to contact Jasmine unsuccessful

Investigation

• Genevieve files a missing persons report
• Police explore the possibility of Robbie or Robert's involvement
• April 24th: Welfare check at Robert's home, odd behavior noted

Robert's Background

• Past Allegations:
  • Emotional abuse claims by ex-wife
  • Animal abuse charges
  • Suspicious internet searches

Police Investigation

• Undercover operation leads to Robert's confession
• Detailed confession of planning and disposal of the bodies
• Use of deceit and undercover officers to extract confession
• Discovery of Jasmine and Aliyah's bodies

Legal Proceedings

• Charges:
  • Robert charged with two counts of second-degree murder
  • Trial in October 2021
• Defense Arguments:
  • Aliyah's death framed as accidental
  • Jasmine's murder admitted by Robert

Court Verdict

• Robert found guilty of second-degree murder for both
• Sentenced to life with parole possibility after 22 years

Family & Community Response

• Jasmine's family active in raising awareness about domestic violence
• Scholarships and donations created in Jasmine's memory
• Public and family reaction to the sentencing

Conclusion

• Host's thoughts on the case and Robert's personality
• Reminder of the importance of staying informed about domestic violence issues

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Closing Note:

• Encouragement to be kind and good humans
• Sign-off from Annie Elise