KAMLOOPS — The mother of a college student who was murdered in Kelowna more than two decades ago is angry that the teen’s killer was handed an 11-year sentence.
With credit for time already served awaiting trial, Neil Snelson has just one year and nine months left on his sentence.
Snelson was convicted in June of the for the 1993 death of 19-year-old Jennifer Cusworth, the second time he was found guilty of manslaughter in the same case.
The victim’s mother, Jean Cusworth, says it’s unbelievable that a judge sided with the defence on a shorter sentence after saying the
Crown failed to prove her daughter was sexually assaulted.
The Crown was seeking a 15-year sentence for Snelson, but the defence said a 10- to 12-year term would be more appropriate.
Cusworth’s body was found in a ditch in Kelowna a day after she attended a house party, where Snelson was also a guest.
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