Brayden Bushby Convicted of Manslaughter in Death of Barbara Kentner; Faces Up to Eight Years
Brayden Bushby was convicted of manslaughter in the death of Barbara Kentner, with a statutory maximum of eight years in prison, according to Medicine Hat News.
2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 1, 2026, 9:50 p.m. ET
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Sep 1, 2026, 9:50 p.m. ETFirst report
Brayden Bushby Sentenced to Eight Years for Manslaughter in Death of Barbara Kentner
Brayden Bushby has been convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to eight years in prison in connection with the death of Barbara Kentner, according to Medicine Hat News. The government said Bushby tossed a trailer hitch that struck Kentner in the abdomen, and she died six months later.
The conviction and sentence were reported on August 31, 2026. Further details about the case were not provided in the available reporting.
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