The appellant was convicted of manslaughter following the rape and death of a 76-year-old victim and was sentenced to life imprisonment with a 10-year parole ineligibility period.
On appeal, the appellant argued the sentencing judge erred by characterizing the offence as one of 'stark horror'.
The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the appeal, holding that while terms like 'stark horror' should be avoided, the sentencing judge properly considered all relevant factors.
The Court also upheld the parole ineligibility order, noting that specific deterrence was paramount given expert evidence that the appellant's personality disorders made him a danger to society.
