A Winnipeg man has been found guilty of killing a woman and leaving her body in a hockey bag in his car.
Justice Gerald Chartier found Michael Bourget guilty of second-degree murder in the death of 22-year-old Jenilee Rose Ballantyne.
Her body was found in January 2013 in the bag in the trunk of Bourget's car.
The defence said Ballantyne attacked Bourget, who was 28 at the time, and he was trying to protect himself when he stabbed her five times.
Bourget's lawyers also argued that he had taken a lot of drugs and alcohol and was too intoxicated to form the intent to harm Ballantyne.
Chartier said there was no evidence showing that he acted in self defence and Bourget had no injuries.
He said Bourget's actions prove that he meant to cause Ballantyne bodily harm, and noted he did not seek medical attention after stabbing her.
Chartier said that he did take into account Ballantyne's history of violence, as well as drug abuse, in rendering his decision.
Bourget is now awaiting sentencing.
(CTV Winnipeg)
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