- Paul Connolly sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for manslaughter in the 2016 death of Steven Miller
- Connolly, along with Chesley Lucas and Calvin Kenny, killed Miller during a violent home invasion and robbery
- Connolly had a lengthy criminal record with 172 prior convictions
- Lucas and Kenny also pleaded guilty and were sentenced to 12.5 years in prison
Paul Connolly, one of the three men involved in the brutal killing of Steven Miller in Conception Bay South, Newfoundland in 2016, has been sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for manslaughter. The sentencing, which took place in May 2021, brings an end to a high-profile criminal saga that had played out before the courts for several years.
Wiki and Bio Details
| Name | Paul Connolly |
| Age | 37 at the time of sentencing |
| Criminal Record | 172 prior convictions |
| Charges | Originally charged with first-degree murder, pleaded guilty to manslaughter, robbery and forcible confinement in 2018 |
| Sentence | 10.5 years in prison for manslaughter, with time served in custody since 2016 |
The Brutal Murder of Steven Miller
On July 30, 2016, Connolly, along with Chesley Lucas and Calvin Kenny, forced their way into Miller’s home with the intention of stealing drugs. They dragged Miller out of his bedroom and assaulted him, leaving with him after one of the men poured gasoline around the living room and set it alight. Miller, 25, died of blood loss due to a number of injuries, most significantly a stab wound to the chest.
BREAKING: Chesley Lucas and Calvin Kenny have pleaded guilty to manslaughter and arson in death of Steven Miller
Via @glenn_payette pic.twitter.com/IRs5sRvXiG
— CBC Newfoundland and Labrador (@CBCNL) July 13, 2017
Connolly’s Criminal History and Sentencing
Connolly, who was originally charged with first-degree murder, pleaded guilty to manslaughter, robbery and forcible confinement in 2018. At the time of his sentencing, the 37-year-old had a lengthy criminal record, with 172 prior convictions. Justice Donald Burrage noted that Connolly deserved a sentence greater than his co-accused due to his age and criminal history.
Connolly was sentenced to a total of more than 20 years in prison, but Justice Burrage ran two of the sentences together, noting the offences were part of the same criminal adventure, and eventually landing on 10 years and six months. With time served in custody since 2016, Connolly has just under four years left to serve on his sentence.
The Fate of Connolly’s Co-Accused
Lucas and Kenny, who also pleaded guilty to manslaughter, arson, robbery and forcible confinement in 2017, were both sentenced to 12.5 years in prison. Kenny was later killed in a New Brunswick prison, while Lucas’s appeal was eventually rejected.
Some details of sentencing in Steven Miller death banned from publication because another accused, Paul Connolly, still before the court system, with no plea entered. #cbcnl pic.twitter.com/jj9R2n5WBv
— Terry Roberts (@TRobertst) January 26, 2018
FAQs
Q. What was Paul Connolly’s role in the murder of Steven Miller?
A. Connolly, along with Chesley Lucas and Calvin Kenny, forced their way into Miller’s home with the intention of stealing drugs, assaulted Miller, and left him for dead.
Q. How long was Connolly’s sentence?
A. Connolly was sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for manslaughter, with time served in custody since 2016, leaving him with just under four years left to serve.
Q. What happened to Connolly’s co-accused?
A. Lucas and Kenny were both sentenced to 12.5 years in prison, but Kenny was later killed in a New Brunswick prison, while Lucas’s appeal was eventually rejected.
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