Eduardo Balaquit's son calls on killer to speak up about father’s whereabouts during sentencing hearing

Edward Balaquit called on the man found guilty of manslaughter in the disappearance and death of 59-year-old Eduardo Balaquit to speak up and bring his father home.

Edward Balaquit called on the man found guilty of manslaughter in the disappearance and death of 59-year-old Eduardo Balaquit to speak up and bring his father home.

“For us, what we miss most is his presence,” Edward told the court. “Not knowing where he is or how he got there is an unknown that has haunted my family every day. It’s not something anyone deserves.”

Edward made the appeal during his victim impact statement at a sentencing hearing for Kyle Pietz Wednesday in the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench.

Pietz, 37, was found guilty by a jury of manslaughter this past May.

Balaquit’s body has not been found.

“Kyle stayed silent and showed no remorse during his trial,” Edward told the court.

Family, friends and supporters of the Balaquits packed one side of a large courtroom as Edward, his brother Erwin and mom Iluminada told the court about the impact Eduardo’s death has had on their family.