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Evelyn Lennon-Lyon mother of Michael Wade Lawson, killed by police. Right is her brother Cyprian Lennon
Evelyn Lennon-Lyon mother of Michael Wade Lawson, killed by police. Right is her brother Cyprian Lennon

Evelyn Lennon-Lyon mother of Michael Wade Lawson, killed by police. Right is her brother Cyprian Lennon

Date12/12/1988
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0062053F
Victim's mother: Evelyn Lennon-Lyon was in court when a police officer was charged with murder in the death of her son, Wade Lawson, left.
Victim's mother: Evelyn Lennon-Lyon was in court when a police officer was charged with murder in the death of her son, Wade Lawson, left.
3/27/1991
After the verdict: Supporters clear path for Evelyn Lennon-Lyon, centre, mother of Michael Wade Lawson, insert left, after verdict acquitting Anthony Melaragni, centre, and Darren Longpre
After the verdict: Supporters clear path for Evelyn Lennon-Lyon, centre, mother of Michael Wade Lawson, insert left, after verdict acquitting Anthony Melaragni, centre, and Darren Longpre
4/8/1992
Disappointed Mother: Wade Lawson's mother Evelyn Lennon-Lyon, with family friend Dwayne Rookwood, 14, is distraught over decision not to appeal.
Disappointed Mother: Wade Lawson's mother Evelyn Lennon-Lyon, with family friend Dwayne Rookwood, 14, is distraught over decision not to appeal.
5/8/1992
Mother: Evelyn Lennon - Lyon
Mother: Evelyn Lennon - Lyon
1/4/1989
Unanswered questions: Evelyn Lennon-Lyon, flanked by lawyer Clayton Ruby, tells reporters yesterday she wants to know why the two police officers involved in the Dec
Unanswered questions: Evelyn Lennon-Lyon, flanked by lawyer Clayton Ruby, tells reporters yesterday she wants to know why the two police officers involved in the Dec
1/4/1989
Sparked Task Force: The police shootings of Michael Wade Lawson, top left, in Mississauga last December and Lester Donaldson in Toronto last August, sparked the formation of the Ontario Race Relations and Policing Task Force headed by Clare Lewis, right
Sparked Task Force: The police shootings of Michael Wade Lawson, top left, in Mississauga last December and Lester Donaldson in Toronto last August, sparked the formation of the Ontario Race Relations and Policing Task Force headed by Clare Lewis, right
April 4, 1989
Shocked Relatives: Joyce Ewers and her son, Dale, aunt and cousin of Wade Lawson, were questioned and held for several hours at a police station.
Shocked Relatives: Joyce Ewers and her son, Dale, aunt and cousin of Wade Lawson, were questioned and held for several hours at a police station.
12/9/1988
Dwight Hylton: Man was passenger in stolen car driven by Michael Wade Lawson when he was shot.
Dwight Hylton: Man was passenger in stolen car driven by Michael Wade Lawson when he was shot.
2/19/1992
Famous photo: Scotty Morrison (left) and Frank Lennon with Lennon's photo of the celebration following Paul Henderson's big goal against the Soviets in '72
Famous photo: Scotty Morrison (left) and Frank Lennon with Lennon's photo of the celebration following Paul Henderson's big goal against the Soviets in '72
11/13/1991
Singer-musician Rick Pearson, who plays John Lennon in Imagine, a tribute to Lennon opening at the Colonial Tavern May 18, scored 13 out of 15 on our quiz
Singer-musician Rick Pearson, who plays John Lennon in Imagine, a tribute to Lennon opening at the Colonial Tavern May 18, scored 13 out of 15 on our quiz
4/27/1981
Her tribute: Instead of writing a letter, Elizabeth Luceno, 22, of Downsview brought this charcoal drawing of Lennon.
Her tribute: Instead of writing a letter, Elizabeth Luceno, 22, of Downsview brought this charcoal drawing of Lennon.
12/11/1980
Awakened yesterday afternoon at four, comedienne Carol Channing faced Star photographer Frank Lennon's camera for some 'candid' shots without her answ(...)
Awakened yesterday afternoon at four, comedienne Carol Channing faced Star photographer Frank Lennon's camera for some 'candid' shots without her answ(...)
4/22/1973