Sudbury.com reporter Jenny Lamothe takes us behind the scenes
Robert Steven Wright will serve 12 years in prison before becoming eligible for parole in connection with the 1998 murder of Renée Sweeney. Wright was found guilty of second-degree murder on March 29 for fatally stabbing Sweeney at her workplace on January 27, 1998. Since his arrest in 2018, he has remained incarcerated.
Having reviewed the trial, witness testimonies, and photographs, Justice Gordon expressed his awareness of the terror Sweeney experienced in her final moments. He emphasized that she was young, defenseless, and confronted by a knife-wielding assailant, resulting in multiple stab wounds. The defensive wounds demonstrated her struggle for survival.
In addition to the violence of the crime and its impact on the community and family, Gordon took into account Wright's actions and character in the years following the murder. Recognizing that Wright had no further involvement with the justice system and maintained positive relationships, the judge characterized his behavior as that of a panicked young man. The length and conditions of Wright's pre-sentence custody, which amounted to four-and-a-half years, were also considered.
While the Crown declined to speak with the media, defense counsel stated their intention to appeal. Lacy expressed belief in significant grounds for an appeal and cited concerns about a fair trial in Sudbury. Joseph Wilkinson of Wilkinson Legal in Toronto will lead the appeal.
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