A Calgary drug dealer was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in the brutal beating, drugging, and dismemberment of a young man. Darren Bulldog, who was initially charged with second-degree murder in the death of Keanan Crane, pleaded guilty to manslaughter last month. The sentencing took place on Friday, with the judge describing the crime as "shocking."

The incident occurred on April 7, 2022, when Crane, who was homeless and working for Bulldog, owed him $300 after police confiscated some drugs he was supposed to sell. On the night of the attack, Crane arrived at the home of Jason Tait with two friends. Bulldog confronted Crane about the debt and then signaled to others in the room to begin the assault.

According to the agreed statement of facts, several individuals in the home attacked Crane, binding his hands and feet with duct tape. They then administered a lethal dose of fentanyl, known as a "hot shot." After the attack, Crane's body was taken to a bathroom, where it was dismembered.

Justice David Labrenz expressed disbelief at the depravity of the crime, stating, "It's senseless and incomprehensible to understand how somebody, even with the prospects of wanting to enforce a drug debt, would resort to employing individuals to administer a beating and a lethal injection of fentanyl. The crime is depraved."

During the attack, Crane's friends were prevented from leaving and had their cellphones confiscated. They were threatened with violence if they spoke about the events they witnessed. Bulldog forced them to write down their addresses, further demonstrating the intimidation tactics used during the incident.

Weeks after Crane's disappearance, parts of his dismembered body were discovered west of Calgary. Nearby, police found a cigarette butt containing Bulldog's DNA, linking him to the crime.

With credit for time already served, Bulldog has approximately four-and-a-half years left to serve in his sentence. Additionally, Jason Tait was convicted of accessory after the fact to murder and is awaiting sentencing.