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Walker Sentenced for 1998 Manslaughter in Tragic Fire
12/23/2025
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Story summary
- Gregory John Walker was sentenced to a maximum of 10 years and nine months for the 1998 manslaughter of Arthur Haines, after a fire from a molotov cocktail.
- Justice Hament Dhanji described Walker's actions as showing 'callous disregard' for the tragedy, and Walker will be eligible for parole in February 2029.
- Arthur's mother Julie Szabo expressed guilt over allowing the sleepover, reflecting on their last moments together.
