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Wife Strangled, Beaten; Husband Gets 10.5 Years
14 Nov
Summary
- Man sentenced to 10.5 years for killing his wife in 2024.
- The killing involved strangulation and beating, described as brutal.
- The case serves as a stark reminder of intimate partner violence consequences.
In a case stemming from a brutal killing in 2024, a 38-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison. Yang (Christopher) Liang pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter for the death of his wife, 26-year-old Men Cheung. The fatal incident took place at their home on Shortcut Road, located within the University of British Columbia Endowment Lands.
Justice Carla Forth characterized the killing as "brutal," noting that Cheung was strangled and beaten to death. Liang, who had already spent 11 months in jail prior to sentencing, must also abide by a lifetime firearms ban and a DNA order. This sentencing on November 13, 2026, underscores the severe repercussions of intimate partner violence.
