The Southern Ontario/WNY Radio-TV Forum / Michael Finlay RIP

**Posted by Centerline** February 1, 2023 4:43 am

[color=inherit]Jeffrey Dvorkin[/color][/url] [url=https://twitter.com/jdvorkin]@jdvorkin One of the greatest CBC radio documentary makers and foreign editor was Michael Finlay. He was the victim of a random attack on the streets of Toronto in mid-afternoon a week ago. Michael died in hospital tonight. His perp has not been apprehended.
[color=inherit]Jeffrey Dvorkin[/color][/url] [url=https://twitter.com/jdvorkin]@jdvorkin·He was grocery shopping along the Danforth when some bastard pushed him from behind and he fell, hit his head and broke some ribs.

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**Posted by mace** February 1, 2023 9:34 am

Like Midland City, in the Chickenman radio series, crime is running rampant in Toronto as well, and it is much more violent here.

**Posted by RadioActive** February 1, 2023 10:39 am

Not surprisingly, CBC has picked up this story and issued a full recap of the tragedy, a look back at the producer's accomplishments, and a pic of the alleged killer on its website.

Longtime CBC radio producer Michael Finlay dies after assault in Toronto

**Posted by Hansa** February 1, 2023 5:07 pm

It and the similar incident of the elderly woman being shoved and killed are really shocking and sad.

**Posted by RadioActive** February 3, 2023 6:04 pm

Cops now know who they're looking for.

Suspect identified in killing of CBC producer Michael Finlay

**Posted by SpinningWheel** February 5, 2023 12:24 am

RadioActive wrote:
Cops now know who they're looking for.

Suspect identified in killing of CBC producer Michael Finlay

Try doing a Google search for Cropearedwolf (pretty distinct surname) and you'll see this suspect is no stranger to law enforcement and incarceration in the USA and here. Mostly robberies but some other stuff too. His arrest in Idaho was for a string of robberies in that state and California while there's one from Toronto years before where he was being sought for several jewellery store heists. The name of that suspect is identical to Cropearedwolf's and his age matches as well.

Edit:

Looks like the Toronto Sun did the same research I did.

https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/accused-danforth-push-killer-has-lengthy-criminal-past

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**Posted by RadioActive** February 19, 2023 12:07 pm

Family and friends to bid farewell to CBC’s Michael Finlay at Danforth restaurant
https://clearthis.page/?u=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/02/18/family-and-friends-to-bid-farewell-to-cbcs-michael-finlay-at-danforth-restaurant.html

**Posted by RadioActive** February 28, 2023 6:25 pm

The guy police allege is responsible has turned himself in.

Man arrested in death of longtime CBC News producer Michael Finlay

**Posted by RadioActive** May 9, 2024 5:48 pm

This sad story is finally over, with the conviction of the suspect for manslaughter.

Toronto man pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of CBC journalist

**Posted by mic'em** May 9, 2024 7:21 pm

Sad ending to Mr. Findlay's story. RIP.

**Posted by YMCA** May 9, 2024 8:34 pm

Came here expecting to hear about Michael Finley, basketball player for the Mavericks. I met him.

Ooops.

Heartbreaking story. That's Toronto these days. So glad I left.

**Posted by RadioActive** September 17, 2024 4:07 pm

A hopefully final update to this story.

Toronto man gets three years in jail for pushing and killing retired CBC producer in random incident

**Posted by Shorty Wave** September 18, 2024 8:58 am

I normally don’t post this type of comment but I can’t help but feel that a three years sentence for Michael Findlay’s death by a random attacker is pathetic.The perp will be out and randomly attacking people again before you know it. R.I.P. Mr. Findlay, you should still be strolling the Danforth.