British Columbia

Guilty verdict for man in Burnaby 1-punch manslaughter

Lawrence Sharpe was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Michael Page-Vincelli. Sharpe's girlfriend, also facing the same charge, was found not guilty.

Lawrence Sharpe found guilty of manslaughter in death of Michael Page-Vincelli

Michael Page-Vincelli died from injuries he sustained after he was punched and fell at a Starbucks in Burnaby on July 12, 2017. (Steffany Page/Facebook)

A man charged with manslaughter after a single punch caused the death of a 22-year-old man in Burnaby in 2017 has been found guilty.

A trial in B.C. Supreme Court concluded Saturday with a guilty verdict for Lawrence Sharpe, 40, in relation to the death of Michael Page-Vincelli.

Sharpe's girlfriend, Oldouz Pournouruz, 35, who was also charged with manslaughter, was found not guilty. Both pleaded not guilty.

Sentencing for Sharpe is scheduled to take place on May 1, 2019.

Corrections

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    Mar 03, 2019 3:15 PM PT