Kory George: Man sentenced to 18 years for conspiring with mom to kill stepfather in 'brutal act of hate'

BRISTOL, ENGLAND: Kory George, a former resident of Bristol, has received a minimum prison sentence of 18 years for his role in a conspiracy to murder his stepfather, David Auclair, in conjunction with his mother.

Last year, George, aged 36, struck a plea deal with prosecutors, admitting guilt to a charge of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder relating to the 2019 death of Auclair.

Judge and victim's sister denounce Kory George's actions as 'horrific'

During George's sentencing at Chittenden County Superior Criminal Court in Burlington, both the judge and the victim's sister, Melisa Semprebon, condemned his actions. Judge Kevin Griffin described the circumstances of the crime as "horrific."

“From everything that’s been presented to the court, the victim in this case cared deeply about you and played a significant role in your life,” Griffin reportedly told George. “To engage in a conspiracy that ended up luring him to that site in Hinesburg for what was an execution killing is about as bad as it gets.” 

Semprebon branded George's actions as "a brutal act of hate" against "the best man in your life." George's sentencing, following a plea agreement, entails 35 years to life in prison, with 18 years to be served, reported Vt digger.

Angela Auclair faces charges in connection with murder

Meanwhile, prosecutors have also implicated George's mother, Angela Auclair, in the murder. Angela, aged 51 and married to Auclair, had previously pleaded guilty to the same charge as her son and is currently awaiting her sentencing.

However, a scheduled hearing for the widow was postponed after she requested new legal representation.

Chittenden County Deputy State’s Attorney Susan Hardin emphasized the seriousness of the crime and George's cooperation in Angela's prosecution as factors taken into account in the plea agreement.

Court documents expose conversations between the son and his mother concerning Auclair's murder weeks before the fatal shooting on July 11, 2019.

Despite initial denials, digital evidence contradicted George's alibi, indicating his presence in the vicinity of the crime scene both before and after the incident.

Family reflections and defendant's contemplation in the aftermath of the murders

Semprebon expressed hope for justice and closure following the sentencing, reminiscing about her brother's character and his pivotal role in George's upbringing.

“He was not biologically your father, but he did raise you,” she told George, “and was the only person that actually parented you and held you accountable for your actions.”

Although George's attorney, Dan Sedon, conveyed his client's reluctance to make a public statement, stating, “He feels that the less he says right now the better. He did, however, want the court to know, and everyone else to know, that he considers daily the impact of his actions on everyone affected.”