Kelowna man sentenced to 11 years for manslaughter after fatal attack on roommate

Wyne Zablan, 28, was sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter for killing his roommate, Jack Lau, in 2022. He initially faced a first-degree murder charge but accepted a plea deal. Zablan ran over Lau with his car and then stabbed him over 60 times. The incident stemmed from disputes between the two roommates. Lau's identity was revealed during the sentencing, as he was previously unnamed in police reports. Zablan's mental health issues were considered in the plea deal. He will be eligible for parole after serving about seven years. Lau's family expressed deep sorrow over their loss, describing the impact on their lives.