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 women’s shelter partners on campaign to combat domestic violence
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Commercial truck gets stuck at Sudbury job site
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Report: Renovating Sudbury Arena would cost $74M-$150M, would only last 25 years
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Sudbury gas crews continue to restore service following Monday's leak
Enbridge is continuing going door-to-door to restore gas service to customers Wednesday following a leak downtown two days ago caused by road construction.
Protests, counter-protests across the north Wednesday
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There’s a need for more plasma donors in Greater Sudbury
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