Dean Penney to Face Life Sentence | Montreal News

Dean Penney is set to be sentenced this Friday for the first-degree murder of his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penney, whose disappearance in 2016 sparked a decade-long investigation. Found guilty after a five-day jury deliberation, Penney faces life in prison with no parole for 25 years — Canada’s mandatory sentence for this crime. Despite claiming he was pressured by undercover cops during a four-year sting operation and that his confession was fabricated, the jury concluded his actions were premeditated, possibly driven by jealousy. The sentencing hearing also offers Jennifer’s family a platform to share their grief through victim impact statements. Though Penney insists he’s innocent, evidence suggests he told officers he dumped her body in the ocean near his cabin — though no remains have been found. This case, now nearing its legal conclusion, has captivated the public and left a lasting wound on those who loved Jennifer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/97c6746769eef71c