Apna News Brief
A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2024 death of a woman in the University Endowment Lands has been sentenced to 10.5 years in prison.
Yang “Christopher” Liang, now 38, was sentenced on November 12, 2026, after the court took into account about 11 months of pre-sentence custody, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said. The court also imposed a lifetime firearms prohibition and a DNA order.
University RCMP officers were called at about 11:42 p.m. on March 13, 2024, to a residence in the 5400-block of Shortcut Road, where a woman was found deceased. IHIT took over the investigation, and the BC Prosecution Service approved a charge of second-degree murder against Liang on March 21, 2024. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter on September 14, 2026.
“While no sentence can undo the loss of a loved one, yesterday’s sentencing marks an important milestone in the judicial process and our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and friends,” said Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT.
Fong said the case is a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of intimate partner violence, and urged anyone experiencing violence in a relationship, or concerned for someone who may be, to reach out for support.
(Source: Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, November 13, 2026)
