A Halifax man who murdered his friend two years ago will have to spend at least 10 years behind bars.

Alexander Charles Howe pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Adam Jerome Dempsey, 32, earlier this year.

The charge comes with an automatic life sentence. On Monday, Howe’s parole ineligibility was set at 10 years.

The court heard how Dempsey was killed at a party on Aug. 13, 2023, at a home in the community of Spryfield.

According to an agreed statement of facts, the party was hosted by Howe, who had been drinking alcohol and using cocaine.

“Over time there was some verbal disagreements that led to the two parties meeting in a bedroom where it seemed like they were trying to amend their differences,” said Crown attorney Mike Berrigan.

A witness reported H

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