Victims of 2021 Lynn Valley stabbing spree recall terrifying moments in New Westminster courtroom
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On the second day of an emotional hearing in New Westminster court, three more victims read statements about how a terrifying stabbing spree in Lynn Valley two years ago, forever changed their lives.
On the second day of an emotional hearing in New Westminster court, three more victims read statements about how a terrifying stabbing spree in Lynn Valley two years ago, forever changed their lives.
Yannick Bandaogo is accused of killing a 20-year-old woman and severely injuring six others on March 27, 2021.
The 20-year-old’s boyfriend’s mom took the stand Thursday morning to share how the devastating death has caused significant "heartache and loneliness.”
“There are no words to describe the devastation this monster has caused to so many people,” the woman shared, stopping inbetween tears.
“She was one of the kindest, sweetest people I have ever met. Her beautiful spirit will forever live inside my heart and in all who knew and loved her, a reminder of all that is good in this world -- that you will never kill,” she said.
“It’s important for the victim to tell the impacts it’s had on them and their family and community, and the judge and the accused can hear first-hand what exactly happened and the impacts,” Crown Counsel Jean-Benoit Deschamps said on the first day of the hearing.
Bangaogo pleaded guilty to a series of charges, including second degree murder, earlier this year.
