Robert Latimer

Robert Latimer
Born (1953-03-13) March 13, 1953 (age 71)
OccupationFarmer
SpouseLaura Latimer
ChildrenTracy Latimer (deceased), 3 others
Conviction(s)
1994; set aside on appeal, 1997; second conviction, 1997: second degree murder
life imprisonment with no parole for 10 years

Robert William Latimer (born March 13, 1953) is a Canadian canola and wheat farmer who was convicted of second degree murder in the death of his daughter Tracy Lynn Latimer (born November 23, 1980 – October 24, 1993). This case caused a national controversy concerning the definition and ethics of euthanasia as well as the rights of people with disabilities,[1] and resulted in two Supreme Court decisions, R. v. Latimer (1997), on section 10 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and later R. v. Latimer (2001), concerning cruel and unusual punishments with reference to section 12 of the Charter. Latimer was released on day parole in March 2008 and was granted full parole in December 2010.[2]

  1. ^ "Latimer still defends killing daughter". CBC News. 2011-02-17. Retrieved 2011-02-17.
  2. ^ Butts, Edward. "Robert Latimer Case". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved September 4, 2019.