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
Persistence pays off as Sudbury community reopens local fire station after almost 3-year closure
Residents of the Greater Sudbury community of Skead celebrated two big milestones on Saturday.
No injuries reporter in Greater Sudbury garage fire
Fire crews in Greater Sudbury battled a large garage fire on Friday.
AA members in northern Ont. come together for annual convention Thanksgiving weekend
The Northeastern Ontario chapters of Alcoholics Anonymous -- known as Area 84 -- is hosting its first convention in several years.
Union concerned about failing infrastructure at Sudbury's police headquarters
The Sudbury Police Association, which represents uniform officers and other police professionals at the Greater Sudbury Police Service, is concerned about the failing infrastructure at headquarters on Brady Street.
Sudbury suspect assaults police one day after being freed on bail
Two police officers in Greater Sudbury required medical attention for injuries they received arresting a man for the second time in just two days.
Here's what the jury didn't hear in Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault trial
A northeastern Ontario jury has started deliberating in Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault trial, we can now tell you what they weren't allowed to hear.
Four-hour power outage planned for Copper Cliff on Oct. 11
Greater Sudbury Hydro is alerting residents and businesses in Copper Cliff about a power outage that will take place from 12:30-4:30 a.m. Oct. 11.
Two more teens charged with 'extensive damage' at Elliot Lake arena
Two more Elliot Lake teens have been charged in connection to the break-in at the local arena last week and are accused of causing more than $50,000 in damage.
