But Donkers argued Munroe’s behaviour requires a strong message be sent from the court. “Violence against women is an epidemic in our community. Fortunately, however, it is a rare day when this city and the province see the likes of someone as persistently degrading and violent toward women as Mr. Munroe.”

A man convicted of killing two women in 1986 began to sing as statements from their families were read in court at a sentencing hearing, California officials reported. David Misch, 63, was removed from court for creating a disturbance during the hearing Tuesday, Jan. 21, KPIX reported.