The offender was found guilty of second degree murder after beating the victim to death with a baseball bat.
The Crown sought a 14-year parole ineligibility period, arguing the offence was akin to a domestic homicide because the victim was dating the offender's former partner.
The court rejected the domestic homicide categorization.
After considering the offender's Aboriginal heritage, Gladue factors, health issues, and the jury's recommendations, the court imposed a life sentence with no parole eligibility for 10 years.
