London, Ont. man sentenced to 16 years for attempted murder
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Derek Boyd has been sentenced to 16 years for attempted murder. The ruling was handed down by Superior Court Justice Marc Garson in a Stratford, Ont. courtroom Tuesday.
Derek Boyd has been sentenced to 16 years for attempted murder.
The ruling was handed down by Superior Court Justice Marc Garson in a Stratford, Ont. courtroom Tuesday.
“The offender has a clear and demonstrated history of controlling, manipulative and violent behaviour,” said Garson.
The Crown was seeking life in prison for the 38-year-old Londoner, while the defence was looking for a 10 to 12 year sentence.
“Let me be clear, the victim before me is alive today because of her actions,” Garson added.
In an agreed statement of facts read last year, Crown Elizabeth Wilson said in February 2020, the victim — who ended a relationship with Boyd a day earlier — was waiting for roadside assistance at Little Falls Elementary School in St Marys after noticing a puncture in the tire of her rental car.
Boyd then jumped into the vehicle holding a large steak-style knife and stabbed her in the right abdomen and shoulder.
