REGINA – It was emotional day in a Regina courtroom on Friday as the judge sentenced Adam Cyr for killing two-year-old Natalia Shingoose.
The Judge sentenced Adam Cyr to life in prison without being eligible for parole for 12 years.
The crown was asking that Cyr be sentenced for 15 years before parole eligibility and told reporters the sentence was to be expected.
“I’m overall satisfied with the sentence,” said prosecutor James Fitz-Gerald. “We’ll look at and consult about the eligibility period. I’m not suggesting we will appeal. I’m not suggesting we won’t. I’m suggesting we’ll look at it.”
Cyr’s lawyer indicated his client wasn’t offering remorse because he’s innocent and they still plan to appeal.
“I did not understand then and I do not understand today how the jury could have ruled out another perpetrator of being responsible for this,” said Bob Hrycan. “That is incomprehensible to me.”
The body of toddler Natalia Shingoose was found in her home on June 21, 2012, only days before her third birthday. She sustained blunt force trauma and had six broken ribs, a torn lung and liver, a broken collar bone, and bruises all over her body.
Several members of Shingoose’s family were in the courtroom on Friday to read emotional impact statements.
“No sentence will bring her back,” wept Amanda Trevor, Shingoose’s mother. “Natalia would be five. You’ve taken so much from her and us.”
There was a small outburst from the toddler’s cousin, who directed her comments at Cyr, “You’re such a monster. You don’t even deserve to be here.”
Cyr either stared at his hands or straight ahead during the sentencing.
After sentencing, family and friends released balloons with messages for Shingoose outside the courthouse after sentencing.
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