Randall Hopley 'dangerous offender' trial began Monday in Cranbrook
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A hearing to determine whether Randall Hopley is a dangerous offender beings in Cranbrook Monday.
Hopley pleaded guilty to kidnapping a young Sparwood boy — Kienan Hebert — from his home before returning him safely home after a massive manhunt two years ago.
He held Hebert in a cabin for a days before returning him unharmed to his family home.
Hopley, 47, was later arrested near the B.C.-Alberta border in September 2011.
Hopley has spent the last two years in protective custody in Kamloops and a psychiatric assessment to determine whether he should be declared a dangerous offender has been completed.
Hopley has violently assaulted children in other incidents.
The Crown is expected to argue Hopley be declared a dangerous offender.
A week has been set aside for the hearing.
