The Crown is expected to take the first steps in B.C. Supreme Court on Jan. 7 as it seeks a dangerous-offender designation for a man convicted of manslaughter.
David Gordon was found guilty earlier this month of manslaughter and two counts of causing damage by fire or explosion.
Cheryl William died following a house fire on St. Paul Street on April 25, 2013. She was asleep in the home when the fire broke out and efforts to wake her up were unsuccessful.
During the trial, the jury heard evidence that Gordon lit a box of clothes on fire after having an argument with his girlfriend.
He then fled the house and his roommate was unable to douse the flames or wake up William.
The dangerous-offender application will be part of Gordon’s sentence hearing.
