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Teen's Fate: Adult Sentence for Brutal Killings?
25 Nov
Summary
- A teenager is awaiting sentencing for two second-degree murder convictions.
- His cognitive abilities were assessed as functioning at a 10-year-old level.
- A co-accused teen already received an adult sentence for similar crimes.
One of two teenagers involved in fatal assaults in Winnipeg's Point Douglas neighbourhood three years ago is currently awaiting sentencing. The teen, who pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for the 2022 killings, faces arguments this week regarding an automatic life sentence.
He was 15 at the time of the brutal attacks on Danielle Ballantyne, Troy Baguley, and Marvin Felix. A psychologist testified that the teen's cognitive skills functioned at a 10-year-old level and he was diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. This suggests he may act based on immediate surroundings rather than reasoning and be easily influenced.
Last month, the other teen involved was ruled to receive an adult sentence for two counts of second-degree murder and one count of manslaughter. The maximum youth sentence for second-degree murder is seven years, and the court's decision will significantly impact the accused's future.
