A B.C. man who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in an Abbotsford man’s death will serve 20 years in prison before eligibility for parole, a B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled.
Justice Dev Dley said Kevin Percy Wesley lured Christopher Hood to Clearbrook Park in the early morning hours of July 5, 2021. “He lured him with the express intention of killing him. Mr. Wesley came armed with a knife and a homemade garrotte made of guitar string,” Dley said in the July 5 ruling released July 25.“It is apparent that the community and Mr. Hood's family has lost a cherished and loved person,” the judge continued. “There are no words or comments that are going to provide appropriate solace to the family or to the community.
“At one point during the attack, Mr. Hood managed to take possession of the knife, but Mr. Wesley overpowered him, took the knife, and continued to stab Mr. Hood,” Dley said.“He then went home to his residence and returned with an aerosol silicone spray and a barbecue lighter,” Dley said. “He attempted to remove his DNA from Mr. Hood's body by burning Mr. Hood's face and hands."“Mr.
The sentence came after a joint submission to the court by the Crown prosecutors and defence lawyers.
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