Convicted: Petre

Verdict of Guilt for Logan Petre: The 22-year-old has been found responsible for brutally attacking and strangling his 54-year-old father, Leo, last year resulting in his death.

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2025 September 14 . 6:12 AM

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Convicted: Petre

On November 24th, 2023, Judge Michelle Vescogni will preside over the sentencing hearing for Logan Petre, a 22-year-old man found guilty of first-degree murder. The hearing will take place in Ottawa.

The verdict, delivered on Friday afternoon, was based on three counts of first-degree murder. Petre was found guilty of fatally beating and suffocating his 54-year-old father, Leo.

The trial, which took place in Ottawa, was presided over by Judge Vescogni as well. It is important to note that the prosecutor in the case remains undisclosed to the public.

The sentencing hearing for the three counts of first-degree murder is scheduled for November 24th. However, it is unclear whether a separate hearing will be held for the interruptions during the trial, which occurred on multiple occasions due to outbursts from Petre.

The sentencing hearing for Petre will mark the end of a tragic chapter in the life of the young man, who is now facing the consequences of his actions. The victim, Leo, was a 54-year-old man who lost his life in a senseless act of violence.

As the sentencing date approaches, the community hopes for justice and closure for the family of the victim. The sentencing hearing on November 24th will provide an opportunity for the court to deliver a fitting sentence for the crime committed by Petre.