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Smothering of alcoholic wife called 'mercy killing' - Edmonton - CBC News
Case compared to Latimer conviction
The Crown said the case can be compared to that of Saskatchewan farmer Robert Latimer, who was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of his daughter, Tracy, who suffered from cerebral palsy.
The prosecutor said he is asking for a harsh sentence to protect other sick, disadvantaged Canadians.
Justice Donna Shelley would not convict Lavery on the more serious charge of second-degree murder because she had doubt that Lavery intended to kill his wife.
Shelley believed Lavery was physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted from caring for his wife, whose condition had deteriorated due her extreme alcoholism.
Shelley agreed with Royal, who suggested Lavery's depression affected his judgment, clouding his ability to think straight and form the intent to kill.
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