Prince George courthouse murderer should be jailed 12 years: B.C. Crown

Prince George Courthouse Murderer Sentencing

The B.C. Crown is seeking a 12-year jail sentence without parole for Charlene Jane Alexander, convicted of second-degree murder.

Alexander fatally stabbed 26-year-old Jessie-Mae Hayward-Lines outside the Prince George courthouse on July 2, 2020.

“bullying to the extreme”

Crown prosecutor Tyler Bowman described the case as one of extreme bullying, where Alexander carried out a purposeful and brutal act of violence against a gentle newcomer.

Hayward-Lines was a vulnerable person who had done nothing to provoke the attack, other than refusing to turn down her music in a public place.

Author's summary: Alexander faces 12-year jail sentence for murder.

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Cowichan Valley Citizen Cowichan Valley Citizen — 2025-11-04

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