It was one of the most gripping murder mysteries in Winnipeg's history; a case that many believed would never be solved. But thanks to the modern miracle of scientific analysis - combined with a dedicated police service that refused to give up hope- Candace Derksen's killer was finally brought to justice. Exactly 26 years to the day her frozen body was found in a shed, Candace's accused killer went to trial. Ultimately, jurors found Mark Edward Grant guilty of second degree murder following three days of deliberations.

This is a story about a family's loss, a community's sense of peace betrayed, a seeming never-ending search for answers amidst a stream of rumours, and an underlying message about never giving up hope.

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Mike McIntyre is the Winnipeg Free Press law courts reporter, a nationally-syndicated radio host and bestselling writer. A true crime buff, McIntyre has seen all sides of the human tragedies that fill our lives. He lives in Winnipeg with his wife and two children.

"Journey for Justice is an important addition to the library of books about the city's history." - The Winnipeg Free Press