Edmonton man who killed wife with hammer sentenced to life without parole for 13 years
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A man who killed his wife in their north Edmonton home has been sentenced to life in prison with parole ineligibility for 13 years.
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A man who killed his wife in their north Edmonton home has been sentenced to life in prison with parole ineligibility for 13 years.
Justice James Neilson described the crime as "brutal and merciless" during his decision on Wednesday.
On Dec. 15, 2022, police found the lifeless body of 51-year-old Daniela Roman in the basement of her home near 75A Street and 166 Avenue.
Through an interpreter, Vasile Roman, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for her death.
In an agreed statement of facts read into court during the sentencing hearing in late August, the court heard Vasile attacked his wife of 15-years with a hammer.
"This was a brutal and savage attack," the Crown prosecutor said.
