Dawn Quelch

The two accused were sentenced for their roles in a series of destructive crimes.

Joseph Pickstock pleaded guilty to multiple counts of fraud, arson, break and enter, and public mischief, causing extensive financial and emotional devastation to numerous victims, including an elderly man.

He was sentenced to a global term of 7 years' imprisonment and ordered to pay over $533,000 in restitution.

Robert Pickstock pleaded guilty to four counts of public mischief for diverting police attention from his brother's crimes.

He was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment, 3 years' probation, and ordered to pay partial restitution.

Kirsten Pemberton pleaded guilty to infanticide and concealing the dead body of her child.

The court considered sentencing principles, including denunciation, deterrence, and rehabilitation, particularly in light of the diminished moral blameworthiness recognized for infanticide due to a disturbed mind.

The court also addressed credit for pre-trial custody and strict bail conditions.

A conditional sentence of one year for infanticide and six months concurrently for concealment was imposed, followed by two years of probation and a 20-year common law peace bond requiring notification of future pregnancies and medical care.