Taylor Van Diest, 18, was killed Halloween night 2011 while walking to meet her friends. Credit: Facebook

Father of convicted killer expected to plead guilty

VERNON – Guilty pleas are expected this week in the matter of convicted murderer Matthew Foerster’s father, who is charged with accessory after the fact in the death of Armstrong teen Taylor Van Diest.

According to court documents, Stephen Foerster, 60, is scheduled for disposition in Kelowna Supreme Court Wednesday. He’s also charged with obstruction of justice.

His son was found guilty of first degree murder last month and sentenced to life in prison.

To contact the reporter for this story, email Charlotte Helston at chelston@infotelnews.ca or call 250-309-5230. To contact the editor, email mjones@infotelnews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

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Charlotte Helston grew up in Armstrong and after four years studying writing at the University of Victoria, she came back to do what she loves most: Connect with the community and bringing its stories to life.

Covering Vernon for iNFOnews.ca has reinforced her belief in community. The people and the stories she encounters every day—at the courthouse, City Hall or on the street—show the big tales in a small town.

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