Bruce McArthur sentenced to life in prison; eligible for parole in 25 years
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It is not the sentence that prosecutors wanted for a Toronto serial killer.
Justice John McMahon has sentenced 67-year-old Bruce McArthur to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years. The Crown was pushing for 50.
McArthur murdered eight men from Toronto's gay village, and Justice McMahon told court the law is clear: a guilty plea is a mitigating factor, and the second factor is McArthur's age when he could apply for parole.
He told court McArthur saved the family, friends and community at large from enduring a graphic public trial that would have been a nightmare for everyone.
Guest: Briana Carnegie
Global News Radio in Toronto
It is not the sentence that prosecutors wanted for a Toronto serial killer.
Justice John McMahon has sentenced 67-year-old Bruce McArthur to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years. The Crown was pushing for 50.
McArthur murdered eight men from Toronto's gay village, and Justice McMahon told court the law is clear: a guilty plea is a mitigating factor, and the second factor is McArthur's age when he could apply for parole.
He told court McArthur saved the family, friends and community at large from enduring a graphic public trial that would have been a nightmare for everyone.
Guest: Briana Carnegie
Global News Radio in Toronto