Garnier Convicted of Catherine Campbell Murder

by Dave DesveauxDecember 21, 2017

A jury has found Cape Breton native Christopher Garnier guilty of second degree murder in the September 2015 death of Catherine Campbell in Halifax.

The verdict came after only four and a half hours of deliberation.

The Crown says Garnier choked and hit Campbell on the night she died, while the defence argued at trial she died accidentally during rough sex.

Garnier has also been found guilty of indecently interfering with human remains in the case.

During the trial, the Crown told the jury Garnier used a compost bin to dispose of Campbell’s body.

The verdict on the murder charge carries an automatic life sentence, with no parole for at least 10 years.

Garnier is now due back in court for sentencing on the second count on May 7^th.

Dave Desveaux

Dave Desveaux, a native of New Waterford leverages his experience and passion for research in The Coast 89.7 Newsroom where as the Weekday Newscaster. His foray into radio began with a research position at The Coast, which led to the production of a radio documentary on the music of the Mi’kmaq people. The program, entitled “First Nations, First Music” was co-produced with fellow Coast personality Ron Neville and released in early 2011. A graduate of Breton Education Centre, Dave went on to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Sociology from Cape Breton University, as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology from Dalhousie University. He has worked as a teaching assistant at Dalhousie, and in various short-term customer service and research positions.

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