Toronto Man Sentenced to Life for Parents’ Murder

A Toronto man has been sentenced to life in prison for the killing of his parents in a Rexdale apartment in 2022. The judge handed down the sentence on Friday following a judge-alone trial.

Charges and penalties

Alpha Henry was convicted of second-degree murder. He received a life sentence with no chance of parole for 17 years. He also drew a separate 14-year term for attempted murder in the stabbing of his brother.

Crime details

Court heard that the victims were Veronica Henry, 67, and Colin Henry, 68. Both were stabbed dozens of times. Their bodies were found in a bathtub and had been doused with gasoline.

Daniel Henry returned from time overseas two days after the killings. He was stabbed during the same incident but survived. The attempted murder charge arose from his injuries.

Victim impact

Colin Henry’s sister, Yvonne Henry D’Avilar, submitted a victim impact statement to the court. She said the family’s life has been permanently altered. She told the judge the deaths remain inexplicable and unforgettable.

Community and legal context

The case attracted attention in Toronto as a particularly violent family homicide. Media coverage described the outcome with headlines noting a Toronto man sentenced to life for parents’ murder. The court process was conducted without a jury.

Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments and report on any appeals or related proceedings.