‘She was perfect’: Woman who cared for slain Manitoba infant wants justice
Family, friends remember 1-year-old girl killed in Manitoba
A vigil was held in Winnipeg on Saturday for a one-year-old girl who was killed earlier this week. The girl, who has been identified as Serenity Dianne Klyne-Gibbons, was found unresponsive in a home in the city's North End on Tuesday. She was taken to hospital, where she died a short time later.
Serenity's death has been ruled a homicide, and a 32-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with her death.
At the vigil, Serenity's family and friends released balloons into the air and lit candles in her memory. They also shared stories about the little girl, who they described as being a happy and loving child.
"She was just perfect," said Serenity's great-aunt, Melissa Halcrow. "She was always smiling and laughing. She loved to play with her toys and she loved to be around people."
Serenity's death has shocked and saddened the community. Many people have taken to social media to express their condolences and to call for justice for Serenity.
"This is a senseless tragedy," said one person on Facebook. "This little girl deserved to live a long and happy life. Her killer needs to be brought to justice."
Serenity's family has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the costs of her funeral. As of Saturday afternoon, the page had raised over $10,000.
The investigation into Serenity's death is ongoing. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service.
What happened to Serenity Klyne-Gibbons?
On Tuesday, May 10, 2023, Serenity Klyne-Gibbons was found unresponsive in a home in the city's North End. She was taken to hospital, where she died a short time later.
An autopsy determined that Serenity's death was a homicide. A 32-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with her death.
The investigation into Serenity's death is ongoing. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service.
Who is charged in Serenity Klyne-Gibbons' death?
A 32-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Serenity Klyne-Gibbons.
The man, who cannot be identified because he has not yet appeared in court, was arrested on Wednesday, May 11, 2023.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, May 12, 2023.
What is second-degree murder?
Second-degree murder is the intentional killing of a person without premeditation or planning.
It is less serious than first-degree murder, which is the intentional killing of a person with premeditation or planning.
Second-degree murder carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.
What is the penalty for second-degree murder?
The penalty for second-degree murder is life in prison.
However, the court may consider a number of factors when sentencing a person convicted of second-degree murder, including the circumstances of the crime and the offender's criminal record.
In some cases, the court may impose a lesser sentence, such as a term of years in prison.
