Colin John pleaded guilty in November 2021 to the second-degree murder of Derek Descoteau and the aggravated assault of Janelle Guyatt.
A Chemainus man has been found not criminally responsible by reason of a mental disorder for the May 2016 murder of Derek Descoteau.
The two were watching a movie in Descoteau’s father’s home in Chemainus when John suddenly burst in and stabbed them. Descoteau, 20, died on the way to hospital. Guyatt, 16, was stabbed five times and seriously injured. John was at the scene of the attack when police arrived and was quickly arrested. He was initially found unfit to stand trial.
“I want to acknowledge the presence of Ms. Guyatt in the courtroom, her friends and family, and the many friends and family members of Mr. Descoteau, who have endured these difficult and very protracted proceedings. Many lives have been permanently and tragically diminished by what Mr. John did,” the judge said, her voice shaking with emotion.Instead of serving a life sentence for murder, John, who turns 32 this year, will remain in the custody of the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital.
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