A Calgary man who admitted earlier this week to killing his own step daughter, has been sentenced to life behind bars.
In a shocking turn of events, 47-year-old Bradley Rietze pleaded guilty Monday to the murder of 17-year-old Brittney Mcinnes.
The teen was found hidden inside a bed in her Canyon Meadows home in January 2010, hours after she was reported missing.
Earlier this week, the court heard how Rietze had forced himself on the 17-year old while her sister and mother were at church.
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The court heard how she tried to fight him off, but he overpowered her, strangling her to death.
Yesterday, a judge sentenced Bradley Rietze to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years.
The sentencing, part of an emotional day in court , as family members of the victim read off victim impact statements.
One of those from Brittney’s best friend and little sister, who says her sister’s death has destroyed her. “We got along really well,” she told reporters. “We were best friends. We got in trouble for hanging out too much we were so close.”
The court also heard an apology from Rietze. “If I only had one wish, It would be to bring Brittney back,” he told the court. “You trusted me…I was your papa. I feel absolutely horrible for my actions, it was unforgivable.”
Her family says they will try to keep Brittney’s memory alive, but now face the task of moving on with their lives.
“This is a chapter that we’re going to close,” her mother told reporters outside the courtroom. “we’re never going to forget Brittney, she will always be a part of our life.”
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