CALGARY – The Calgary couple found guilty of killing six-year-old Meika Jordan will have to spend 17 years in prison before they can be considered parole.
Meika died in hospital on November 14, 2011.
In June, a judge found her father Spencer Jordan and stepmother Marie Magoon guilty of second-degree murder.
The conviction carries an automatic life sentence.
A sentencing hearing Friday was held to determine the length of parole ineligibility for both Jordan and Magoon.
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The Crown asked for 20 to 21 years while Magoon’s lawyer suggested 13 to 15 years.
Emotional victim impact statements were read by Meika’s mother and stepfather.
Jordan and Magoon both said they are sorry.
Family and friends of Meika’s packed a courtroom in the Calgary Courts Centre to watch the proceedings.
Meika’s mother Kyla Woodhouse and stepfather Brian Woodhouse were present, along with members of Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA), a group which they belong to.
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