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Kelowna killer has conviction quashed, new trial ordered
A Kelowna killer sentenced to life in jail for second-degree murder has had his conviction…
‘He’s smiling down on us:’ A Kelowna murder victim’s family musters grace in the aftermath of tragedy
“Sorry. I’m so sorry,” Steven Pirko’s mom said Friday, grabbing Annie Hutton by the arm…
Chris Ausman murder: Kelowna killer sentenced to life in prison, eligibility for parole in 11 years
Steven Pirko sat silently in the prisoner's box, seemingly resigned to his fate, as he…
‘My shattered heart will never heal,’ Kelowna murder victim’s mother says
Christopher Ausman's family and friends gathered in Kelowna today to see his killer sentenced, just…
Key witness in Kelowna murder trial sentenced for own crimes
KELOWNA – A key witness in a high profile murder trial was sentenced to 208…
‘Beast of Rutland’ facing long list of charges in wake of Kelowna murder trial
KELOWNA – A key witness in a high profile Kelowna murder trial is now dealing…
Kelowna killer has yet to be sentenced
KELOWNA – It’s been two weeks since Steven Pirko was found guilty of second-degree murder…
Steven Pirko found guilty in 2014 Kelowna murder
KELOWNA – Steven Pirko was found guilty of second degree murder this morning in the…
‘I was dope sick’: Pirko admits to going through withdrawal during police questioning
KELOWNA – In Steven Pirko's own words, he was "dope sick" when police questioned him…
UPDATE: Kelowna man was protecting friend when he fatally swung hammer
KELOWNA – When Steven Pirko fatally swung his hammer into Chris Ausman's head, he didn't…
Murder trial hears Kelowna man died from skull fracture
KELOWNA – Chris Ausman died from a skull fracture that was the likely result of…
‘I’m sorry, mom,’ accused Rutland killer says
KELOWNA – Steven Pirko collapsed into his mother’s arms and sobbed Nov. 19, 2016, just…
Pirko tells investigators he killed Chris Ausman
LANGUAGE ADVISORY KELOWNA – Steven Pirko broke down in tears Nov. 19, 2016 and after…
Nine months in jail for Kelowna man awaiting trial for murder
KELOWNA – A Kelowna man awaiting trial for murder was sentenced to nine months in…
More charges for man accused of 2014 murder in Rutland
KELOWNA – It took Crown three years to charge a Kelowna man with the 2014…
Family hopes charges in 2014 Kelowna murder will finally bring closure
"I DON'T THINK THERE ARE ENOUGH BUCKETS FOR THE TEARS MOM HAS CRIED." KELOWNA –…
UPDATE: Kelowna man charged in nearly three-year-old murder
KELOWNA – A local man has been charged with second-degree murder in a case police…
In loving memory of Chris Ausman
KELOWNA – An impromptu memorial has appeared in Rutland on the spot where Chris Ausman was…
Body found on Rutland sidewalk
KELOWNA – The body of a Kelowna man was found on the sidewalk early this…