Toronto woman serving life sentence for axe murder of boyfriend seeks early release in rare ‘faint hope’ hearing
- Posted on August 7, 2025
- By The Toronto Star
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Toronto woman serving life sentence for axe murder of boyfriend seeks early release in rare ‘faint hope’ hearing

After 16 years in prison, Nicola Puddicombe is seeking early release under the faint hope clause, but prosecutors are opposed, calling her a “cold blooded killer and liar.”