Ryan Grantham

Ryan Grantham, a Riverdale actor, was given a life sentence for killing his mother. Image Source: Adobe Stock

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Terrain Map Given that Grantham had admitted to second-degree murder, which in Canada carries an automatic life term, his punishment was predictable.

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Terrain Map Grantham is currently receiving psychiatric help in prison. Image Source: Adobe Stock

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