Former RCMP officer found guilty of second degree murder in common-law wife’s death

Lynn Kalmring’s family reacts to the guilty verdict

Less than seven hours into deliberations, a verdict has been reached in the Keith Wiens murder trial.

The retired RCMP officer has been found guilty of second degree murder in the August 2011 death of his common-law wife in their Penticton home.

Wiens admitted to shooting 55-year-old Lynn Kalmring in the face during an argument, but claimed self-defence, saying she was attacking him with a knife.

The prosecution contended Wiens pulled the trigger in a fit of anger after Kalmring threatened to leave him.

The jury is recommending Wiens serve 20 years before he’s eligible for parole.