‘You betrayed her trust’: Life sentence for man who murdered mother in Toronto park (opens original article in a new tab)

A Toronto man was given a life sentence for killing his mother in a park, with the court considering his mental illness as a factor in the crime.

• Colin Hatcher received a life sentence with 11 years before parole eligibility for murdering his mother, Kathleen Hatcher, in 2021.
• The judge noted Hatcher's schizophrenia significantly influenced the crime, reducing his moral culpability but acknowledging the family's ongoing fear.
• Hatcher expressed remorse and is undergoing treatment, though his sister remains concerned about his potential actions post-parole.