Nova Scotia Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter

0:00A man from Nova Scotia just pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of a 72-year-old woman back in April 30, 2022. Douglas Andrew Smith faced second-degree murder charges after the incident at a home on Pleasant Street in Kingsport. The very next day, he walked into the RCMP detachment in Numenas and turned himself in. Earlier this week in court, he switched his plea to the lesser charge, dodging a full trial that was set to start next week. Folks in the area remember the shock of it all, with police calling it a murder right away. Now, new details show the case, wrapping up faster than expected. Smith's sentencing hearing is locked in for July 3 at Kenville Supreme Court. This plea brings some closure after two years, but we'll watch how the judge hands down that final call. You've been listening to Vancouver News today, AI-powered local news.