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Closing submissions heard at trial for pair accused of first-degree murder in OPP officer’s death

A four-week trial in Cayuga, Ontario, concluded with a jury finding Randall McKenzie and Brandi Stewart-Sperry guilty of first-degree murder.
The charge stemmed from the December 27, 2022 fatal shooting of Ontario Provincial Police Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala as he responded to a vehicle in a ditch.
Key evidence included the officer's body camera footage and gunshot particles found on McKenzie's hoodie, while defence lawyers questioned witness descriptions.
The jury deliberated for about six hours before reaching the verdict, and Justice Andrew Goodman called McKenzie's actions "shocking."
Both defendants received immediate life sentences with no parole eligibility for 25 years, and the case fueled calls for bail reform legislation.

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