Saint John Man Found Guilty of 2 Counts of First-Degree Murder in Boys’ Deaths

A jury has convicted a 46-year-old Saint John man, Roman Kamyshnyy, of two counts of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing deaths of two boys, aged 10 and 17. The verdict was delivered Thursday morning after a two-week trial that heard testimony from 24 witnesses. Kamyshnyy remained silent and showed no emotion as the jury announced its decision.

The conviction means Kamyshnyy will automatically receive a life sentence with no possibility of parole for 25 years. Saint John Police spokesperson, Staff Sgt. Shawna Fowler, described the case as "deeply distressing and tragic," adding that "accountability is an important step in recognizing that harm and supporting the path toward healing."

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Today’s verdict marks a significant moment in a deeply distressing and tragic case. While no verdict can undo the harm that has been done, accountability is an important step in recognizing that harm and supporting the path toward healing.

Police responded to a 911 call on Jan. 29, 2025, at an apartment on Skaling Court, where they discovered the bodies of the two boys. A publication ban protects the victims' names, but a judge had previously ruled the case could be reported as alleged domestic violence. During the trial, the court heard that the boys died from multiple stab wounds. Evidence presented included photographs of the victims' injuries and Kamyshnyy's own injuries, sustained in an apparent suicide attempt with a nail gun. Jurors also heard a recording of the 17-year-old victim's 911 call pleading for help.

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he planned to kill and this is about his calculated choices.