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Lumby murder sentencing moved to 2027
The court granted a defence application after a June 2026 second-degree murder verdict, delaying sentencing for Vitali Stefanski until Jan. 26, 2027.
- On Thursday, October 29, 2026, the defense for Vitali Stefanski applied in Kamloops Court to adjourn his sentencing hearing, which the court granted. The proceeding was originally scheduled for November 12, 2026.
- Vitali was found guilty of the second-degree murder of his ex-wife, Tatjana Stefanski, on June 26, 2026, following a month-long trial. The conviction established the legal foundation for the delayed sentencing.
- Tatjana Stefanski's body was discovered off Mabel Lake Road, a rural logging road outside of Lumby, on April 14, 2024. The discovery occurred nearly two years before Vitali's conviction.
- Sentencing for Vitali is now scheduled for January 26, 2027, as a result of the approved adjournment application. The new date delays final legal resolution by over two months.
- Resources remain available for those affected by domestic violence; the Archway Society provides support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 250-542-1122. This case underscores the importance of accessible victim services.
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