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B.C. parents receive 15-year sentence for the death of their 6-year-old son

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A tragic case of child abuse and neglect has come to a close as a British Columbia Supreme Court judge sentenced the mother and stepfather of six-year-old Dontay Patrick Lucas to 15 years in prison for his death in 2018. The young boy died from blunt-force trauma, and it took four years for charges to be laid against the couple, who ultimately pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

In a Port Alberni courtroom, emotional victim impact statements were heard as Dontay’s family and community grappled with the loss of a bright young soul who dreamed of becoming a firefighter. His father, Patrick Lucas, described the death of his son as his worst nightmare, leading him into a spiral of addiction and depression.

The sentencing brought some closure to the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, who expressed their heartbreak over Dontay’s loss and called for healing and forgiveness. The community has been deeply affected by the tragedy, with calls for systemic changes to ensure the safety of vulnerable children in the future.

B.C. Premier David Eby has promised answers in Dontay’s case, vowing to prevent similar deaths from occurring in the future. The sentencing serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting children and holding those responsible for their harm accountable.

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