A hearing to determine when Victor Fraser's killer may apply for parole will be held Friday in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster.
In April, 13 years after 42-year-old Fraser was stabbed to death, Justice Robert Crawford convicted Gary Johnson of second-degree murder.
Those found guilty of second-degree murder get a life sentence, but the period of time before being eligible to apply for parole can vary from 10 to 25 years.
On March 10, 1998 Johnston rode his bike to the Surrey home of Fraser's sister, Jeanie, where he broke in and started piling items in the living room.
Fraser, a New Westminster trucker, walked into the house during the robbery, and when Fraser's back was turned Johnson - who knew Fraser because he used to live next door to Jeanie - stabbed Fraser nine times. He also smashed a clay pot on Fraser's head and kicked him in the ribs.
Johnston took Fraser's wallet, Jeanie's phone and fled.
The same day Johnson confessed to his brother that he'd killed Fraser. Years later, he also confessed to an undercover police officer posing as the head of a criminal organization.
Crown is expected to ask for a parole ineligibility period near the top of the 10- to 25-year range, while the defence is expected to ask for a shorter period.
