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
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Cindy Woodhouse is new National First Nation Chief, Dean Sayers out in 2nd round
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Calls for action in Sudbury to stop violence against women
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Two North Bay Battalion players aim to crack Canada’s World Juniors lineup
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Fake Red Cross reps going door-to-door seeking cash, North Bay police warn
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Lack of official strategy affecting northern Ontario health-care: Auditor General report
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