Saint John man found guilty of 2 counts of 1st-degree murder in boys’ deaths (opens original article in a new tab)

A Saint John man was convicted of murdering two boys in a violent stabbing incident, leading to an automatic life sentence with no parole for 25 years.

• A Saint John man was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder for killing two boys aged 10 and 17 in January 2025.
• The victims were found with multiple stab wounds, and the accused attempted suicide by driving nails into his temples.
• The trial included testimony from 24 witnesses, with the prosecution arguing the killings were planned and deliberate.