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Photo of Col. WIlliams's letter to Ernest Comeau, father of Marie-France, that was released by the court:

"Mr. Comeau,

I am sorry for having taken your daughter, Marie-France, from you... I know you won't be able to believe me, but it is true. Marie-France has been deeply missed by all that knew her."

(Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)

Photo of Col. WIlliams's letter to Laurie Massicotte, who has waived the right to have her name covered by a publication ban, that was released by the court:

"Laurie,

I am sorry for having hurt you the way I did. I really hope that the (illegible) we had has helped you turn your life around a bit. You seem like a bright woman, who could do much better for herself. I do hope you find a way to succeed."

(Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)

Photo of Col. WIlliams's letter to Jessica Lloyd's mother that was released by the court:

"Mrs. Lloyd,

You won't believe me, I know, but I am sorry for having taken your daughter from you. Jessica was a beautiful, gentle young woman, as you know. I know she loved you very much -- she told me so again and again. I can tell you that she did not suffer that the end was coming -- Jessica was happy because she believed she was going home.

I know you have already had a lot of pain in your life. I am sorry to have caused you more."

(Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)

Photo of Col. WIlliams's letter to his wife, Mary Elizabeth, that was released by the court:

"Dearest Mary Elizabeth,

I love you, Sweet (illegible). I am so very sorry for having hurt you like this. I know you'll take good care of sweet Rosie (their cat.)

I love you,

Russ"

(Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)