Man Found Guilty of Assaulting Former Partner and Threatening to Kill

A man from Oliver, Graham Matthew Child, was found guilty at Penticton Provincial Court for assaulting his former partner and making threats to her children.

A man from Oliver named Graham Matthew Child was found guilty at Penticson Provincial Court for assaulting his former partner and making threats to her children. The assault occurred on March 15, 2025, while the threats were made three days later on March 18, 2025.

B.D., Child's former partner, reported the incident after being pushed onto a couch and threatened with burning by Child. She called police for assistance, leading to Child's arrest and subsequent trial at Penticton Provincial Court. Judge Lynette Jung found Child guilty of assault and threats.