Christopher Dunlop, a convicted killer, is on trial for the first-degree murder and indignity to a human body of Judy Maerz, whose body was found stabbed 79 times and set on fire in February 2023. DNA evidence from the crime scene matched Dunlop, who had previously served a sentence for the manslaughter of Laura Furlan in 2009. Both victims worked in Calgary's sex trade, and prosecutors allege Dunlop has a 'clear animus toward sex workers.'
'That raised a lot of alarms': Convicted killer's DNA found at crime scene, murder trial hears
Calgary Police ServiceChristopher DunlopJudy MaerzJustice Colin FeasbyLaura FurlanCrimeHomicideTrials
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Christopher Dunlop, a convicted killer, is on trial for the first-degree murder and indignity to a human body of Judy Maerz, whose body was found stabbed 79 times and set on fire in February 2023. DNA evidence from the crime scene matched Dunlop, who had previously served a sentence for the manslaughter of Laura Furlan in 2009. Both victims worked in Calgary's sex trade, and prosecutors allege Dunlop has a 'clear animus toward sex workers.'
Trending- 1 2009: Laura Furlan killed by Christopher Dunlop.
- 2 Early 2022 (approx.): Christopher Dunlop finished 13-year manslaughter sentence.
- 3 Feb. 16, 2023: Judy Maerz's body found.
- 4 Feb. 17, 2023: Const. James Weeks submitted blood sample for rapid DNA testing.
- 5 Feb. 24, 2023 (approx.): RCMP lab identified DNA as Christopher Dunlop's.
- 6 Early March 2023 (approx.): Police seized purse with victim's DNA from Dunlop's garage.
- 7 Thursday (June 5, 2025): Christopher Dunlop's trial entered its second day.
- DNA evidence linking Dunlop to the crime scene
- Trial ongoing
- Potential conviction for first-degree murder and indignity to a human body
What: Christopher Dunlop's murder trial for the death of Judy Maerz.
When: Trial entered its second day on Thursday (June 5, 2025). Maerz's body found Feb. 16, 2023. Dunlop finished manslaughter sentence one year prior to Maerz's death. Furlan killed in 2009.
Where: Calgary, Alberta, Canada (trial location, crime scene at Deerfoot Athletic Park); Edmonton, Alberta (RCMP lab).
Why: To determine Christopher Dunlop's guilt in the murder of Judy Maerz, based on DNA evidence and alleged animus towards sex workers.
How: Through a trial before Court of King's Bench Justice Colin Feasby, with testimony from forensic crime scene unit officers and presentation of DNA evidence and seized items.