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Cody Legebokoff

Cody Alan Legebokoff is a Canadian serial killer from British Columbia who was convicted in 2014 of four counts of first-degree murder.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Cody Alan Legebokoff is a Canadian serial killer from British Columbia who was convicted in 2014 of four counts of first-degree murder. The killings occurred between 2009 and 2010 near Prince George, and he became known as one of Canada’s youngest convicted serial killers.

Early life

Cody Alan Legebokoff was born on 21 January 1990 and lived in British Columbia. Public reporting on the case focuses mainly on the crimes and trial rather than his childhood or family background.

Crimes and investigation

Legebokoff was linked to four murders committed between 2009 and 2010, including the deaths of three adult women and one teenage girl. He was arrested in November 2010 after an RCMP officer stopped him while he was driving erratically on a logging road.

Trial and conviction

In September 2014, a jury in Prince George found Legebokoff guilty on four counts of first-degree murder. The conviction established him as one of Canada’s youngest convicted serial killers.

Sentence and imprisonment

He was sentenced to life imprisonment with no possibility of parole for 25 years. The sentences were ordered to run concurrently.

Key facts

  • He was convicted of murdering Jill Stuchenko, Cynthia Maas, Natasha Montgomery, and Loren Leslie.
  • The murders took place between 2009 and 2010 in or near Prince George, British Columbia.
  • Legebokoff was arrested in November 2010 after a police stop on a logging road.
  • His trial drew national attention in Canada.
  • He is widely described as one of Canada’s youngest convicted serial killers.
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Canadian context

His case is notable in Canada because it involved multiple murders in British Columbia, drew national media coverage, and became part of reporting on serial killings and missing women in northern B.C.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Cody Legebokoff?
He is a Canadian man from British Columbia who was convicted of four first-degree murders and described as one of Canada’s youngest convicted serial killers.
How many victims was he convicted of killing?
He was convicted of killing four people: three women and one teenage girl.
When was he convicted?
A jury found him guilty on 11 September 2014.
What sentence did he receive?
He received life imprisonment with no parole eligibility for 25 years.
Where did the murders occur?
The murders occurred in or near Prince George, British Columbia, between 2009 and 2010.
Why is he notable in Canadian crime history?
His case drew national attention and he is commonly described as one of Canada’s youngest convicted serial killers.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cody_Legebokoff
    Supports: Birth date, conviction, sentence, victims, and general case overview.
  2. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cody-legebokoff-guilty-of-4-counts-of-1st-degree-murder-1.2762370
    Supports: Conviction date, victim names, and first-degree murder verdict.
  3. Reuters — https://www.reuters.com/article/world/canadas-youngest-serial-killer-convicted-in-four-murders-idUSKBN0H72B6/
    Supports: Age, conviction, serial-killer description, arrest context, and sentence overview.
  4. Supreme Court of Canada — https://www.scc-csc.ca/cases-dossiers/search-recherche/37313/
    Supports: Appeal record confirming four first-degree murder convictions and related trial procedure.
  5. Times Colonist — https://www.timescolonist.com/bc-news/legebokoff-gets-life-sentence-for-killing-women-4613741
    Supports: Life sentence details and parole ineligibility period.