Travis Vader is expected to continue answering questions put to him by Crown prosecutors on the third day of his sentencing hearing for two manslaughter convictions.
Vader, 44, was found guilty Oct. 31 of manslaughter in the deaths of Lyle and Marie McCann. The conviction came after a lengthy police investigation and subsequent court process that followed the couple’s disappearance. Their bodies have not been found.
On Monday, the first day of the hearing, the court heard victim impact statements from the McCann’s family members. Their son, Bret McCann, used the opportunity to ask Vader directly to reveal the location of his parents’ bodies.
On Tuesday, Vader took the stand himself and gave testimony about how his religious, legal and physical constitutional rights were repeatedly violated by people in the criminal justice system throughout the police investigation and lengthy court case.
Vader did not testify during the murder trial.
The sentencing hearing will run Wednesday and Friday. Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Denny Thomas said earlier that extra days would be made available if more time is needed.
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