A New Waterford, N.S., man has been sentenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 10 years in the murder of a Sydney businessman four years ago. Senseless, avoidable murder, says CrownThe financial planner and real estate developer was found dead two days later after friends and family became concerned about his whereabouts. Pleaded guilty 3 months agoThree months ago, Young pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Matthews's death. His defence lawyer said that in the weeks leading up to the murder of Matthews, Young was homeless and had fallen back into a cocaine addiction. Nine victim impact statements were read in court by friends and family of Matthews, who was described as someone who saw the silver linings in life.

Source: CBC News July 26, 2021 23:15 UTC