‘Discarded for what?’ Sentencing hearing for couple convicted in filmmaker’s killing
Victim impact statements were delivered Wednesday as a judge considers sentences for a Toronto couple convicted in the killing of filmmaker Reeyaz Habib.
Reeyaz Habib's family and friends were present in a Toronto courtroom for his sentencing hearing after being convicted of the murder of the 53-year-old filmmaker. Habib's body was found in a garbage compactor in the condominium complex where he lived. His sister-in-law, Roberto Cabrera, described her brother as a man dedicated to creating, helping, teaching, caring for his family, and giving back.
She expressed shock and disbelief at his murder, questioning how a life devoted to positive contributions could be taken in such a callous manner. Khoa Tran was sentenced to second-degree murder and Nguyen was found guilty of accessory after the fact to manslaughter and committing indignity to a body. At trial, evidence suggested Tran had killed Habib in an unprovoked attack in the early hours of June 6, 2023.
The Crown argued Tran planned the murder, disposing of Habib's belongings and attempting to create a false alibi to cover his tracks. Tran's lawyer argued for a shorter sentence, citing his client's educational background and pro-social history.
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