Elfgard Oughtred, an 81-year-old woman from Brant County, Ontario, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her husband, Gordon Oughtred. The incident, which occurred on November 24, 2022, was discovered when Gordon was found dead in a pool of blood in their home. An autopsy revealed that his death resulted from blunt force trauma to the head. The Crown alleged that tensions over Elfgard's gambling habit contributed to the incident. After a three-week trial, the jury deliberated for six hours before delivering the guilty verdict on April 17, 2026. Elfgard's lawyer expressed sympathy for her client, suggesting that there are multiple perspectives to the case. The conviction carries an automatic life sentence, with a parole eligibility hearing scheduled for July 27, 2026. During the trial, jurors heard testimonies and saw video statements from Elfgard, who maintained her innocence throughout the investigation.