Halifax man to be sentenced for killing mother in ‘fit of rage' last year
Jonathan William Pinsky pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on April 7.
Quingate Place
Quingate Place in Halifax is pictured on Oct. 11, 2024. (CTV Atlantic/Mike Lamb)
Police were conducting a wellness check when they found the body of his mother, 71-year-old Delina Pinsky, in an apartment in the Quinpool Road area of Halifax on Oct. 10, 2024.
According to an agreed statement of facts, Pinsky admitted to punching, kicking and stabbing his mother in the neck in a 'fit of rage' on Oct. 1 after she told him to leave the apartment for good following a disagreement.
Pinsky told police he thought his mother was angry with him because she had to 'yell to get his attention to turn on the subtitles on her DVD' she was watching.
According to the statement, Pinsky also 'briefly' attempted to smother her with pillows but it 'didn't work.' After she died, he covered his mother with a blanket and left the premises.
Jonathan William Pinsky
Jonathan William Pinsky, 41, is pictured. (Halifax Regional Police)
Halifax Regional Police said they were looking for Pinsky, whom they called a 'person of interest' in the case.
The court heard that a co-worker saw Pinsky on Oct. 11 and reported his whereabouts to police. He was arrested later that day and charged with second-degree murder in his mother's death.
Pinsky has been in custody since his arrest.
Second-degree murder carries an automatic life sentence with no chance of parole for 10 years.
Delina Pinsky
Delina "Lana" Pinsky is pictured in this photo taken from her obituary. (We Remember/weremember.com)
According to Delina 'Lana' Pinsky's obituary, she was the reading support coordinator at the North End Public Library, which was her 'true passion.'
'For over three decades, Lana devoted herself to connecting children with free tutors and mentors, ensuring every young learner had a chance to thrive,' reads the obituary. 'Her unwavering commitment touched countless lives, leaving a legacy of hope and opportunity that will endure for generations.'
With files from The Canadian Press
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