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CALGARY – Kristopher Guenther has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his ex-fiancé.

Lacey Jones-McKnight was killed on October 25th, 2012, after what Guenther described as an argument over infidelity.

Guenther testified he never meant to kill her and was only trying to restrain her during a fight.

READ MORE: Court releases 911 call made on night of Lacey Jones-McKnight’s murder

On Friday, a judge said much of Guenther’s evidence appeared to be contrived, before delivering a guilty verdict.

Judge satisfied evidence proves Guenther intended to kill Lacey Jones McKnight #yyc — Nancy Hixt (@NancyHixt) March 20, 2015

He stated that he was satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that Jones-McKnight was unlawfully confined at the time of her death.

Very emotional for family of Lacey as judge reads verdict. Guenther shows no emotion as he is found guilty of first degree murder #yyc — Nancy Hixt (@NancyHixt) March 20, 2015

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Guenther’s first-degree murder conviction comes with an automatic sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years.

His trial began on February 18th, and included emotional testimony from the victim’s mother, Shelly Jones.

Court also heard two 911 calls from the night of Jones-McKnight’s death.

– With files from Nancy Hixt