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 aims to end homelessness by 2030
Homelessness is rising in Sudbury and at city council Tuesday night, steps were taken to end homelessness in the next 10 years.
Sudbury man dies in collision on Estaire Road
A 62-year-old man was killed Tuesday evening when his truck hit a guard rail and crashed on Estaire Road.
Roundabout construction in Sudbury will slow traffic again at Lasalle/Frood
With construction expected to be complete in November, Greater Sudbury is restricting traffic again at the corner of Frood Road and Lasalle Boulevard.
Manitoulin drug dealer deemed dangerous offender in child sexual abuse case
A drug dealer from Manitoulin Island has been declared a dangerous offender after being convicted of more sex crimes against children.
Several First Nations from Ring of Fire region demand meeting with Premier Doug Ford
Leaders of several First Nations from the Ring of Fire region in northern Ontario demanded a meeting with Doug Ford at the legislature on Tuesday, saying they needed to discuss concerns over possible mining in their territories -- but the premier refused their request.
Laurentian University shares status on Olympic pool, plans for future
Laurentian University provided an update on its plans for the future at a Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce event Tuesday.
Impaired driver stole vehicle, then smashed it, Manitoulin OPP say
An 18-year-old resident of Sagamok First Nation has been charged following an incident Sept. 23.
Manitoulin man in historical sexual assault case avoids jail time again
A Manitoulin Island taxi company owner charged in a historical sexual assault pleaded guilty to a lesser charge Tuesday morning, his second conviction this year.
