US EditionDefendant recalls 'fight for his life' in Tofino murder trial
- Luke Priddle, 27, is on trial for the second-degree murder of Mathew Phillips, 47, and also faces charges of robbery and theft of a motor vehicle.
- Priddle claimed he entered a cocaine-induced haze after sending only $44 of the $300 owed to Phillips, which led to an argument and violence.
- On December 28, 2020, Priddle and Phillips argued over cocaine, leading to a violent altercation in which Priddle inflicted 67 stab wounds on Phillips, according to an autopsy.
- The jury heard Priddle describe a life-threatening struggle, stating, 'I was afraid he was going to kill me,' amid an argument over cocaine.
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Defendant recalls 'fight for his life' in Tofino murder trial
Luke Priddle charged with second-degree murder of Mathew Phillips
·Ucluelet, Canada
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