Two Brothers Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Montreal Stabbing
A jury at the Montreal courthouse has found brothers Chad and Jayden Pinel guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of 27-year-old Conor Patrick O'Loughlin. The incident occurred on May 18, 2024, during an altercation in the hallway of an apartment building on St-Antoine Street West in the Sud-Ouest borough. During the trial, both brothers testified, with Chad admitting to stabbing O'Loughlin in the heart while claiming Jayden was uninvolved and holding beverages. However, the jury rejected their defense and returned guilty verdicts for both men on the sole count faced. A conviction for second-degree murder carries an automatic life sentence. Superior Court Justice Catherine Perreault will determine the parole ineligibility period, which ranges from a minimum of 10 years to a maximum of 25 years. Arguments regarding sentencing are scheduled for early June. The jury declined to make a specific recommendation on the parole period. This case highlights the judicial process in Quebec regarding violent crimes and joint liability in criminal acts.
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