Children as Collateral in Parental Breakups | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

A father in Saint John was sentenced to life for murdering his two sons, ages 10 and 17 — a chilling case that exposes how children are often overlooked as victims during parental breakups. Experts warn up to 30 Canadian kids are killed by a parent each year, frequently as revenge weapons in custody battles. The mother said she never suspected harm, highlighting how hard it is to spot danger — especially when conflict is hidden. Specialists stress separation is dangerously volatile, worsened by financial stress and forced cohabitation, and call for better training and tools to catch abuse…