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Eric Rich sentenced in second-degree murder

October 7, 2025 - Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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On Monday, 55-year-old Eric Rich of Natuashish was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 15 years for second-degree murder.

Rich was arrested by Sheshatshiu RCMP on September 1, 2021 after the murder of a 31-year-old woman in community. RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigated, and on December 14, 2024, Rich was convicted of second-degree murder.

On Monday, October 6, Rich appeared in court in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, where Justice Stacy Ryan sentenced him to life in prison, with no possibility of parole for 15 years. He was also issued a lifetime firearm prohibition and a DNA order, which will result in his profile being stored in the National DNA Data Bank.

Background:

Sheshatshiu RCMP investigates homicide, man arrested and charged with second degree murder | Royal Canadian Mounted Police

RCMP NL welcomes second degree murder charge conviction against Natuashish man | Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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