In her decision, Molloy referred to him only as “John Doe” — an attempt to deny him the fame he craved. The proceedings, which are booked for a week, will fill courtroom 6-1, the largest in the building where the Paul Bernardo murder trial was held 27 years ago. Those connected to the case are bracing for the reading of three dozen victim impact statements, possibly over several days. Instead, he can apply to the parole board after serving 25 years, as the 29-year-old closes in on his 50s. For Riddell, that’s a slap in the face to murder victims and their families.

Source: thestar June 13, 2022 01:25 UTC