Justice Robert Scott says that there is an expression often said, “Nothing surprise me anymore.” Of that adage, he says, “That has no meaning here.”
The judge suspects that long before his first crime Williams had these thoughts.
“He will forever be remembered as sado-sexual serial killer. he lived a charmed life. … his double life fooled most people. He may be best described in the biographical sense as Canada’s bright shining lie. Russell William’s fall from grace has been swift and sure. his crimes have adversely affected this country and this community, all victims alike.”
Justice Scott says his sentencing is meant also to serve as a deterrent to others.
He is also taking into account Williams’ statement to the court. “I found it to be sincere.”
“Although I would be less inclined to adopt the Crown’s shock and awe presention to the court, he says it demonstrated the escalation of crimes.
He asks Williams to please stand up. He does. The judge reads out the sentences:
Count 1, life imprisonment for the murder of Comeau
Count 2, life imprisonment for the murder of Lloyd, to be served concurrently
Counts 1-73, 75-78, 81-86, all property offences, 1 year on each count, to be served concurrently
Counts 73, 74, 79, 80, two sex assaults and cofinement, 10 years on each count, to be served concurrently
Police will take Williams immediately to Kingston penitentiary.
The judge also imposes a lifetime weapons prohibition, sex offender registry for life, DNA data banking orders. He imposes the $8,800 victim fines, and orders the destruction of items seized.
He lets Willams sit down. He tell him that he is eligible for parole after 25 years, “but that’s no guaraten that you will be eligable at that time.”
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