The accused was charged with second degree murder following the shooting death of his wife in their home.
The accused claimed that unknown female intruders broke in, pistol-whipped him, and shot his wife.
The Crown relied on circumstantial evidence, including gunshot residue on the accused's hands, his DNA on the murder weapon and ammunition, and the lack of physical evidence supporting a home invasion or struggle.
The court rejected the accused's exculpatory statements as unbelievable and found the circumstantial evidence overwhelmingly proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused shot his wife.
The accused was found guilty of second degree murder.
