Murder Apology Prompts Outburst

Update 6 pm:

A convicted North Okanagan killer could find out his sentence this week.

58 year old Howard Krewson was found guilty by a jury last fall of the second degree murder of his girlfriend Linda Stewart.

He shot Stewart after an argument at their Lumby area home in 2014, and also shot himself in the face in an attempted suicide.

The Crown is calling for 15 years before parole eligibility, while the defence is seeking 10 to 12 years.

Global Okanagan says Krewson apologized to the victim’s relatives in court Monday, prompting Stewart’s brother to jump up in the gallery and say he didnt accept it.

Justice Frank Cole could make his decision on Wednesday.

The minimum penalty is a life sentence, with no chance for parole for 10 years.

A sentencing hearing is underway in BC Supreme Court in Vernon for a convicted killer.

58 year old Howard Everett Krewson was found guilty by a jury last September of the second degree murder of his girlfriend Linda Stewart.

He shot Stewart after an argument at their Lumby area home on Trinity Valley Road in June 2014, and also shot himself in the face in an attempted suicide.

During his trial, Krewson claimed to have no memory of killing Stewart who was a teacher.

His lawyer argued he was too drunk and stoned to form an intent to kill his girlfriend, which the jury rejected.

The Crown and defence have been making their recommendations before Justice Frank Cole today.

The minimum penalty is a life sentence, with no chance for parole for 10 years.