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Judge Rules No Murder Intent in Calgary Shooting | Calgary News
A Calgary judge ruled that Robert Joseph Matthews, who fatally shot a homeless man during a botched ATM robbery attempt, did not intend to kill — downgrading his charge from murder to manslaughter. Though clearly prepared for violent crime and under the influence of drugs, Matthews acted opportunistically when his accomplice confronted the victim with a hatchet. The court found insufficient evidence proving intent to kill, highlighting the legal nuance of intent versus action in criminal cases. Matthews, already incarcerated for other offenses, awaits sentencing in July, while his younger…
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