04 08 mcconnell

Allyson McConnell case

By emertz
  • Connor and Jayden found dead

    February 1, 2010: 10-month-old Jayden and 2-1/2-year-old Connor are discovered dead by their father in their Millet, Alta., home.
  • Guilty of manslaughter

    April 20, 2012: Judge declares Allyson McConnell guilty of manslaughter, not second-degree murder, in the deaths of her two young boys.
  • Crown appeals conviction

    May 23, 2012: The Alberta Crown appeals McConnell's manslaughter conviction. In its appeal, Alberta Justice states the judge made some legal errors in relying on testimony from an expert witness whose opinion was not backed by evidence.
  • McConnell is sentenced

    June 4, 2012: Allyson McConnell is sentenced to six years for each boy’s death, to be served concurrently. She also received two-for-one credit for her time in custody.
  • AB Corrections notifies CBSA

    January 9, 2013: Alberta Corrections advises Canadian Border Services that McConnell would be released on April 4, 2013.
  • Immigration contacts AB Appeals Branch

    January 11, 2013: Immigration Enforcement Officer speaks with Susan Hughson, Director of Alberta Justice Appeals Branch, and is advised the appeals will be heard in September.
  • Alberta seeks info on delaying deportation

    In February, Alberta asks for ways in which deportation could be delayed.
  • CBSA advises deportation will proceed

    In March, Canadian Border Services Agency advises Alberta Justice Appeals that removal would proceed on April 8, 2013.
  • McConnell completes sentence

    April 4, 2013: McConnell finishes serving her sentence. She was sentenced to six years for each boy’s death, to be served concurrently. She also received two-for-one credit for her time in custody. In the end, her sentence was reduced to 15 months.
  • McConnell released

    April 4, 2013: McConnell is released from custody without any conditions.