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 play explores mental health and healing
The run of the play 'Every Brilliant Thing' has been extended at Yes Theatre’s outdoor theatre venue The Refettorio in downtown Sudbury.
Pilot project will see Sudbury police wearing body cameras next year
Some Greater Sudbury Police officers will wear body-worn cameras as part of a pilot project beginning in 2025.
Criminal charges stayed against Ministry of Labour, five others, in 2006 Sudbury mining death
In court Wednesday, the director of Ontario's Complex Prosecutions Bureau said he was staying criminal charges against the Ministry of Labour and five others in connection with a mining fatality in 2006.
Sudbury pet rescue frustrated by latest break-in at thrift store
Security video shows a man breaking into a thrift store operated by a Sudbury animal rescue and stealing items from a jewelry case Tuesday morning.
One person dead following North Bay industrial incident
North Bay Police Service says one person has died following an industrial accident at the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission Rail Yard on Tuesday.
Laurentian University focused on rebuilding, student success
The president of Laurentian University is reflecting on her first six months at the Sudbury school.
Sudbury college introduces carpooling to promote sustainability
Cambrian College in Sudbury is hoping students and staff will consider carpooling to reduce the school's carbon footprint and promote a more sustainable campus.
Trial begins for Sudbury police officer charged with uttering threats at hockey game
A referee and a young player testified Tuesday at a trial of a Sudbury police officer charged with uttering threats to cause bodily harm and causing a disturbance.
