Yahoo Autos 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' and 'Riverdale' Actor Ryan Grantham Sentenced to Life for Killing His Mother
Actor Ryan Grantham was sentenced to life in prison for the shooting death of his mother.
Grantham, known for his role in Diary of a Wimpy Kid and appearance in Riverdale, pled guilty to second-degree murder in March 2020 for killing his mother, Barbara Waite.
The 24-year-old was handed a life sentence in the British Columbia Supreme Court in Vancouver on Wednesday. He will not be eligible for parole for 14 years, Canada's CBC reports.
Per the outlet, Justice Kathleen Ker said gripping statements from the victim's loved ones, such as Grantham's sister, showed the "life-shattering" impact of the tragedy. She added that the actor's "saving grace" was that he was aware enough of what he did and he didn't go on a spree.
Speaking about Grantham's mental health issues, Ker noted that he had been having difficulties weeks before the actor pulled the trigger and had been viewing violent footage on the dark web.
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He is getting psychiatric treatment while in jail and appears to be showing improvement, said Ker according to CBC.
Netflix Ryan Grantham in an episode of Riverdale
The child actor's lawyer Chris Johnson said, according to CTV, that Grantham is not shocked at the sentencing.
