THUNDER BAY — The third person charged with first-degree murder in connection to the 2021 death of 33-year-old Jordan Lapointe has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and has been sentenced to time served and two years probation.
Gomez has since pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 18 years. An agreed statement of facts was shared with the court, but details are being limited to protect the integrity of the evidence prior to the final accused individual’s case being resolved.Sharon Labelle, Jordan’s grandmother, said she cannot believe she is sitting in a courtroom listening to the horrible things done to her grandson.
Jordan’s mother, Corinna Lapointe, told the court that her son was a radiant light in the family and everyone’s lives have been changed forever following his tragic death.Corinna added walking into Jordan’s burnt-out home was an agonizing experience, because it was somewhere he should have been safe and protected.
Joseph provided background on Hill, who he said has struggled with addiction issues since the age of 15 but has since undertaken rehabilitative programs while in custody.
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