Hatchet Attack Leaves Family Devastated | Vancouver News

A Victoria man, Michael King, 45, has been sentenced to 11 years without parole for the brutal hatchet attack that killed his 70-year-old housemate, Michael Jones, in March 2023. King took full responsibility in court, apologizing to Jones’s family and admitting he couldn’t understand his own actions. The judge called the assault savage and highlighted King’s violent response to anger. Prosecutors sought 15 years, citing King’s hatred and cleanup of the weapon before fleeing; defense argued for minimum 10 years, citing his clean record and mental health struggles. Jones’s sisters described him as a gentle, community-loving man whose death left an irreplaceable void. 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/fbe92757460580e0