A violent sexual assault case culminated in a 23-year-old man receiving a three-year and eight-month prison sentence for his abhorrent actions in his CFB Esquimalt dorm room. The man, identified as Hayden Chokrev-Evans, was found guilty after a five-day jury trial in B.C. Supreme Court. Chokrev-Evans was convicted of heinous acts that included choking, suffocating, and physically assaulting a woman he had met on a dating app.
During the trial, the issue of consent was central, with the victim’s credibility pitted against the accused. Their initial interaction began on the dating app Tinder, leading to subsequent communication via social media and text messages. Their meeting in Nanaimo eventually led the woman to visit Chokray-Evans in Victoria, where she hoped for the start of a relationship, while he had only sought casual sexual encounters.
The horrific incident unfolded when the woman visited Chokray-Evans in his dorm room at the Canadian Forces Base in Esquimalt. Post-viewing episodes about a notorious American serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer, Chokray-Evans physically assaulted the woman, leaving her with visible injuries and trauma. The woman bravely reported the assault to the police, leading to legal action and Chokray-Evans’ subsequent incarceration.
Chokrev-Evans’ lack of remorse and understanding of the severity of his actions has raised concerns about his potential for rehabilitation. His predatory behavior and lack of empathy towards the victim underscore the gravity of the assault. The court’s sentencing decision took into account the egregious nature of the assault, citing the violation of the woman’s physical, emotional, and sexual integrity.
In the aftermath of the assault, the victim’s life has been significantly impacted, requiring counseling and medication to address the trauma. The court’s decision reflects the severity of the crime and the lasting repercussions on the victim, emphasizing the importance of seeking justice and accountability for such appalling acts of violence.