Nathan Landry given life sentence for 2023 homicide

Nathan Landry has been sentenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 14 years after being found guilty of second-degree murder of Brian Buchaski.

According to the court, on December 4, 2023, at approximately 12:00 pm, Buchaski was found deceased by police who were acting on information provided to them by a member of the public. At the time, the deceased was unhoused and appeared to be living in a tent in a makeshift encampment.

The medical examiner confirmed that the deceased died as a result of “chop wounds” to his head. The court added that the deceased had been struck multiple times by an axe or hatchet type object.

On September 17, 2026. The court sentenced Landry to life in prison. Landry will be eligible for Parole after 14 years has been served.

 

Thomas Robertson
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