Gregory James Dilney received an automatic life sentence for strangling his wife Brenda to death in 2021 and will be eligible for parole after 10 years, less two years for time already served.
Gregory James Dilney has admitted to killing his wife Brenda after an argument in their Howie Centre, N.S., home two years ago when he was 73 and she was 71.
A 73-year-old Howie Centre man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife.
Gregory James Dilney was charged during a court appearance yesterday after the death of 71-year-old Brenda Ann Dilney on March 5.
He remains in custody pending an appearance back in court March 25 for a status update.
Police were called to the couple’s Kings Road home earlier this month for what they described as a domestic incident.
Police say Brenda Dilney was pronounced dead not long after their arrival. Currently On-Air: