Yannick Bandaogo, 30, has pleaded guilty to one count of second degree murder and five counts of attempted murder, as well as aggravated assault
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Because Bandaogo has pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree murder, he will receive an automatic sentence of life in prison. Lawyers expect to make a joint submission to the judge about when Bandaogo should be eligible to apply for parole – which can range from 10 to 25 years in prison. Attacks detailed in court According to the statements read out in French, Bandaogo first came to B.C. in February 2021 and had spent time at the Lynn Valley Library during the month of March 2021.
Bandaogo grabbed the umbrella from her hand and pushed Klausen to the ground, said Deschamps in French. While Klausen was on the ground, Bandaogo repeatedly stabbed her, including stabbing her in the head and neck. Bandaogo then went towards Lynn Valley Road, where he encountered Mahnaz Kolahi who was standing outside her car, that her child was in. Bandaogo hit her in the face with the umbrella that he had taken from Klausen, said Deschamps.
In a statement prior to the guilty pleas being entered, District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little described the attacks as “a deeply impactful, shocking event” that continues to reverberate in the community.
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