NEWS Andrew Collins photo Halton police attend a home on Sheldon Avenue, following the death of Judy Wilson in September 2015. The victim's son Ryan Porte has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with her death. Oakville man who strangled mother sentenced to life in prison DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com A 42-year-old Oakville man who strangled his mother to death on Sept. 21, 2015 has been sentenced to life in prison with no possi bility of parole for at least 15 years. Ryan Porte showed no noticeable reaction after receiving news o f his fate, which was handed down in Milton court Monday, April 23. Police led him away in handcuffs following the proceedings. A jury found Porte guilty o f the second-degree murder of his mother Ju- dith Wilson, 63, on Jan. 29 after three hours o f deliber ation. Justice Gisele M iller im posed the sentence after hearing impact statements from the victim's family and friends; arguments from Porte's lawyer Bren- • See I AM, page 18 you grow we mow NOWBOOKiNG PROFESSiONALWEEKLY LAWN MAiNTENANCE PROGRAMS The Oakville Beaver Readers Choice Diamond Award Winner 5 consecutive years. B o o k Y o u r S p r in g C le a n U p T o d a y !!! Leaf & Debris Removal, Garden Weeding & Edging, Soil & Mulch Installation, and Much More! • Sod Installation • Interlock • Garden Design & Build • Irrigation Systems Call Today For a Free Quote (905)467-1507 www.lawnbros.ca info@lawnbros.ca Pud by Steve Nease C o n ce p t Lighting G roup ENTIRE STORE IS ON SALE! PLUS WE RAY THE SALESTAX INSTALLATION D e n i e d I n j u r e d ? SALE WE GIVE MONEY BACK TO PAY FOR YOUR INSTALLATION* *See store for details Oakville Store 243 Speers Rd. Oakville, ON Mississauga Store 5980 McLaughlin Rd. (In The Heartland Center Near Loblaws) Mississauga, ON 1515 North Service Road Burlington, ON Shop online w w w .conceptlighting.ca Burlington Store * I GAN HELP. M y tea m o f e x p e r ie n c e d law yers can h e lp y o u w ith : - D isa b ility C la im s* Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, CPP - C a r A c c id e n ts - S lip a n d Falls - W r o n g fu l D ism issa l YOU DON'T PAY UNLESS GET YOU MONEY. Hri; Sam Spadafora l* B ______ _____________HAPPY 150™ HAPPY 1 5Qth INJURY AND EMPLOYMENT LAW - GANADA o f f i c e s in Q A K v T L L F a n d T O R O N T O For a free consultation call: Oakville: 9 0 5 . 8 4 2 . 2 0 2 2 Toronto: 41 6 . 6 4 4 . 3 9 9 9 email: sspadafora@slspc.ca Ol| O akvilleB eaver | T hursday, A pril 26,2018 insidehalton.com mailto:dlea@metroland.com http://www.lawnbros.ca mailto:info@lawnbros.ca http://www.conceptlighting.ca mailto:sspadafora@slspc.ca