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Russell Williams said he was ashamed of what he had done
Canadian air force officer Col Russell Williams has been given a life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years for two murders and sexual assaults.
Williams, who once acted as pilot for Queen Elizabeth II, pleaded guilty to the murder of Marie Comeau, 38, and Jessica Lloyd, 27.
The killer spoke to the court with tears in his eyes and said he had committed "despicable crimes".
Williams carried out sexual assaults on two other women.
He also admitted a string of burglaries, in which he stole women's underwear, which he catalogued and photographed.
Williams was given a chance to address the court before sentencing.
"I deeply regret what I have done and the harm I know I have caused. I've committed despicable crimes," he said, while crying.
Williams admitted he had betrayed family and friends, as well as colleagues in the Canadian armed forces.
He said he would spend the rest of his life regretting that he had ended "two vibrant and cherished lives".
The court had heard how he had videotaped and photographed sexual assaults on his two victims before killing them.
Williams, 47, had been a rising star in the Canadian air force and was in charge of Base Trenton in Ontario - the busiest air force hub.
The colonel's arrest came after police canvassed motorists for information.
Williams burgled at least 47 homes, starting in 2007. Most of the targeted homes were in the same street, with one home burgled nine times.
Ms Comeau was murdered in November, with Williams targeting her after meeting her as she worked on a military flight. Ms Lloyd was killed in January, and had been spotted by Williams as he drove on a road near a cottage he owned.
This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
Russell Williams said he was ashamed of what he had done Canadian air force officer Col Russell Williams has been given a life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years for two murders and sexual assaults.
Williams, who once acted as pilot for Queen Elizabeth II, pleaded guilty to the murder of Marie Comeau, 38, and Jessica Lloyd, 27.
The killer spoke to the court with tears in his eyes and said he had committed "despicable crimes".
Williams carried out sexual assaults on two other women.
He also admitted a string of burglaries, in which he stole women's underwear, which he catalogued and photographed.
Williams was given a chance to address the court before sentencing.
"I deeply regret what I have done and the harm I know I have caused. I've committed despicable crimes," he said, while crying.
Williams admitted he had betrayed family and friends, as well as colleagues in the Canadian armed forces.
He said he would spend the rest of his life regretting that he had ended "two vibrant and cherished lives".
The court had heard how he had videotaped and photographed sexual assaults on his two victims before killing them.
Williams, 47, had been a rising star in the Canadian air force and was in charge of Base Trenton in Ontario - the busiest air force hub.
The colonel's arrest came after police canvassed motorists for information.
Williams burgled at least 47 homes, starting in 2007. Most of the targeted homes were in the same street, with one home burgled nine times.
Ms Comeau was murdered in November, with Williams targeting her after meeting her as she worked on a military flight. Ms Lloyd was killed in January, and had been spotted by Williams as he drove on a road near a cottage he owned.
This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.