Sweeney Murder File
The brutal stabbing death of 23-year-old Renee Sweeney rocked the City of Sudbury to its core on Jan. 27, 1998.
Police searched for her killer for two decades and finally charged Robert Steven Wright, who was 18 years old at the time of the murder, in Dec. 2018.
After several delays, the trial began Feb. 21, 2023, just after the 25th anniversary of Sweeney's death. The jury delivered a guilty verdict after five weeks of testimony.
CTVNewsNorthernOntario.ca has compiled all of the case coverage below, including archival news footage, the arrest, trial, verdict and now that the publication ban is lifted, we can reveal some exclusive extras.
Articles on the Sweeney murder case
Recent Video Reports
Sudbury News
Sudbury’s speed cameras will move this month
Sudbury’s automated speed enforcement cameras are moving to new locations this month.
Female pedestrian, 26, killed in Naughton area crash in Greater Sudbury
Greater Sudbury police are investigating after a 26-year-old female pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in the Naughton area Monday morning.
Cold weather sees an increase in battery service calls: CAA
The Canadian Automobile Association says that the recent cold snap saw a substantial increase in calls for service in northern Ontario.
First responders stress safety as more venture onto the ice
Following recent tragedies in northern Ontario, provincial police and other first responders are reminding the public to be cautious around bodies of water.
Sudbury OPP stop pair of stunt drivers on separate northern highways on same day
Two Sudbury motorists were stopped by provincial police for stunt driving on northern Ontario highways on the same day.
Sault motorist was driving 175 km/h on Hwy. 17, northern Ont. police say
A 20-year-old from Sault Ste. Marie has been charged with stunt driving and is accused of exceeding the speed limit by 85 km/h.
Impaired drivers in northeastern Ontario keep police busy during the first weekend of 2025
A series of impaired driving incidents in northern Ontario last weekend kept Ontario Provincial Police busy.
Ramsey Lake Skating Path in Sudbury not officially opened
The recent cold weather snap in Greater Sudbury has people venturing out to skate on Ramsey Lake – though city officials are reminding the public that the skating path has not yet opened.
