Linval Ritchie was sentenced to life in prison without parole for 18 years after pleading guilty to the second-degree murder of his ex-girlfriend, Vanessa Virgioni. The incident, involving Ritchie breaking into her apartment and committing a brutal act, occurred on June 18, 2022. Although Ritchie's defense cited rights violations during his time at Maplehurst Correctional Complex, the judge emphasized the severity of the murder in her ruling, ultimately reducing the initial recommendation of 20 to 22 years down to 18 years due to these violations.
Ontario Superior Court Justice Jennifer Woollcombe described the murder of Vanessa Virgioni as 'factually one of the most gruesome and horrific second-degree murder cases' she has faced in her decade-long career.
Ritchie pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, and though the judge noted a recommended ineligibility of 20 to 22 years, she opted for 18 years due to rights violations.
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