Today was a new day and a fresh start for the Derksen family.
After 26 years, Mark Edward Grant was found guilty of second degree murder in the death of their daughter, Candace Derksen.
This morning the family gathered for a graveside ceremony at Candace’s final resting place at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens north of Winnipeg.
“We’re going to lay down white roses, we’re going to cry again and we’re going to move on and start something new,” said Wilma Derksen, Candace’s mom. “The white rose is a symbol of innocence, purity, love and fresh beginnings.”
Friday night, a jury found Grant not guilty of first degree murder, but guilty of the second degree charge.
The conviction comes with an automatic life sentence with no chance of parole for 10 years. The judge has the right to increase it to 25 years.
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