Toronto boy, 13, sentenced for cousin's murder

A 13-year-old boy in Toronto has been sentenced to six and a half years for the second-degree murder of his cousin, who was 12. The incident occurred on September 5, 2023, when the boy attacked her with a knife, resulting in over 80 stab wounds. The boy, who had no prior history of violence or serious mental health issues, will spend about three years in custody before transitioning to community supervision. He has been accepted into a rehabilitative program for youth with serious offenses. The case has raised questions about the boy's motivations, as he reportedly became angry over a lost script for a school play. His identity remains protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, even after he turns 18.