The accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend, Rosalyn Boyce, whom he killed in a violent and brutal attack while extremely intoxicated.
The Crown and defence jointly submitted a sentence of life imprisonment with parole ineligibility set at ten years.
The court accepted the joint submission, considering the serious and violent nature of the offence, the accused's extensive criminal history, his chronic substance abuse issues, and the impact on the victim's family and community.
The court also imposed ancillary orders including a lifetime firearms prohibition, a DNA order, and a no-contact order with the victim's family members.
