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13-Year-Old Sentenced for Attempted Murder of Brother

2/12/2026

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Story summary

A 13-year-old boy from Lethbridge, Alberta, received a three-year sentence in an intensive rehabilitation program for attempting to murder his seven-year-old brother by stabbing him nine times.
The boy pleaded guilty and will serve two years in secure custody, followed by one year of conditional supervision.
The court acknowledged his serious mental health issues and noted his expression of remorse.
The sentence, the maximum under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment.
After one year, the court may review the sentence for a possible transition to open custody.

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Story summary

A 13-year-old boy from Lethbridge, Alberta, received a three-year sentence in an intensive rehabilitation program for attempting to murder his seven-year-old brother by stabbing him nine times.
The boy pleaded guilty and will serve two years in secure custody, followed by one year of conditional supervision.
The court acknowledged his serious mental health issues and noted his expression of remorse.
The sentence, the maximum under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment.
After one year, the court may review the sentence for a possible transition to open custody.