Woman convicted of 2024 second-degree murder of ex-boyfriend in Newmarket
Court heard that the couple had been in and on-and-off again relationship since February 2022, and all parties agreed it was volatile and violent.
A Toronto woman, McKenzie Gill, has been found guilty of second-degree murder for the 2024 stabbing death of her ex-boyfriend, Blake Bibby. The court was convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that Gill intentionally caused bodily harm to Bibby by stabbing him in the chest with a kitchen knife at his Newmarket apartment on July 14, 2024.
Gill had admitted to the stabbing, called 911, and lied about her identity and the events. The Superior Court Justice Vanessa Christie rejected Gill's testimony, finding her version of events lacked credibility and self-defense. The couple had a tumultuous, violent relationship, with Bibby having multiple charges against Gill and Gill being charged once.
Despite Bibby's court orders prohibiting contact, Gill engaged in a heated argument fueled by jealousy and rage. The judge found that Bibby was not an immediate threat to Gill's life and that her actions were not reasonable given the circumstances.
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