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House of Horrors: W5


Catalogue Number:  CTV340
Producer:  CTV
Producing Agencies:  CTV
Subject:  Consumer Studies, Criminal Justice & Law, Documentary, Social Issues
Language:  English
Grade Level:  9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin:  Canada
Copyright Year:  2006
Running Time:  21:02


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Renovating a home is always stressful, but even more so if your contractor turns out to be a convicted con man. A W5 investigation reveals how a contractor with a 20-year history of deceit and dishonesty has cut a swath across Saskatchewan. He made a living taking advantage of individuals and government organizations with theft, misrepresentations of his credentials, forged documents, aliases, and incomplete work. A Regina couple saw their home reduced to rubble after they contracted for a foundation replacement. The hunt for the elusive William Kurk takes W5 to many dead ends, with friends covering up for him. And his fine for criminal conviction so far? $3000.00


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