Monday, November 14, 2011

Kanate to be sentenced next month

A sentence will be handed down next month in connection with the 2009 stabbing death of 25 year old Keegan Williams.   20 year old Patrick Kanate of Thunder Bay  has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the case.  As part of the proceedings Keegan's mother Ida Williams gave a victim impact statement talking of the depression she has undergone since her son's death.   When given a chance to speak Kanate told the mother..."I'm sorry for everything I've done...sorry for making your life miserable."   Sentencing takes place December 5th.