Two men in Surrey Six killings given automatic life sentences

Two men are were sentenced today for their roles in the Surrey Six killings.

Cody Haevischer and Matthew Johnston were each convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit murder and six counts of first-degree murder in the deaths that took place at a Surrey apartment in October of 2007. Both were given automatic life sentences with 25 year parole eligibility.

The victims — Corey Lal, his brother Michael, associates Eddie Narong and Ryan Bartolomeo, as well as fireplace repairman Ed Schellenberg and Lal’s neighbour Chris Mohan — were found Oct. 19, 2007, face down, shot in the back or the back of their heads.

Today in court, nine victim impact statements were read during the sentencing hearing for their convicted killers. The statements read by family members were filled with a mixture of emotion and anger.

Both Haevischer and Johnston chose not to address or apologize to the families during their hearing today.

READ MORE: Timeline of Surrey Six shootings and trial

Both Haevischer and Johnston are facing a mandatory life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years.

Nine victim impact statements will be read at today’s hearing.

Eileen Mohan, the mother of Chris Mohan, says her impact statement is about 12-pages long.

She told Global News today is all about Christopher and justice for her son.

Once the victim impact statements are finsihed, the Crown will present its case to the judge.

In October, the lawyers for Haevischer and Johnston asked the court to declare a mistrial over the alleged mishandling by police of a confidential informant. But the judge decided the duo should still be sentenced.

WATCH: A look back at the seven year investigation and trial process that preceded the verdict. John Daly reports. 

~with files from the Canadian Press