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Victoria Man Gets Life Sentence for Hatchet Killing of Roommate
Justice Veronica Jackson said the killing was brutal and vulnerable victim Michael Jones was attacked in his own bed after a smoking dispute.
- Justice Veronica Jackson sentenced Michael King, 45, to life in prison with 11 years parole ineligibility on August 27 for the second-degree murder of his roommate Michael Jones, 70, in Cook Street Village.
- Defence lawyer James Heller explained that a smoking dispute in the shared home caused King to develop resentment over time. King, diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2000, allegedly "festered" until the conflict erupted into violence.
- Beverly, the victim's sister, described Jones as a "true craftsman" who renovated homes for more than 40 years and helped his community. She told the court the family remains devastated by the horrific circumstances of his death.
- Justice Jackson balanced the brutality of the attack, which caused multiple skull fractures, against mitigating factors including King's remorse and lack of criminal record. The Crown had sought at least 15 years parole ineligibility.
- Before the sentencing hearing concluded, King stood to address the gallery. "Please accept my true apology for what's happened," he said, adding he takes "full responsibility" for the death.
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