Lynch died in Pleasant Grove in 2015 from blunt force injury and strangulation.
Clow admitted that his actions caused Lynch s death, but said he was too impaired by drugs and alcohol to understand what he was doing.
During Clow s trial, her family described Traci Lynch as a quiet, private person. (Facebook)
At a hearing on May 10 of this year, the P.E.I. Court of Appeal was told that Clow, now 52, does not have any assets and cannot afford a lawyer.
These issues are beyond the capability of Clow to understand
- Justice John Mitchell
In a written decision Wednesday, Justice John Mitchell said the question for the court is not whether Clow s appeal will succeed, but whether it s arguable and in his opinion, it is.