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Man jailed for life over 'monstrous' killing of Ottawa family

Man jailed for life over 'monstrous' killing of Ottawa family

Summary

A man named Febrio De-Zoysa was sentenced to life in prison for killing six people in Ottawa, Canada, including a mother and her four young children. The attack took place in March 2024, and De-Zoysa cannot seek parole for 25 years. He said he was "unwell" during the incident and expressed remorse for his actions.

Key Facts

  • Febrio De-Zoysa, a 20-year-old student, killed six people in Ottawa.
  • The victims included Darshani Ekanayake, four of her children, and a family friend.
  • De-Zoysa was living with the victims and attacked them in March 2024.
  • He is sentenced to life in prison and cannot apply for parole for 25 years.
  • De-Zoysa admitted to being "unwell" when he committed the crimes.
  • He used a 38cm hunting knife, which he had bought previously.
  • The victims were of Sri Lankan origin, with one child born in Canada.
  • The city's mayor described the incident as a shocking act of violence.
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