Author Ryan Grantham Of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" Novels Is Sentenced To Life In Prison For The Murder Of His Mother

Diary of a Wimpy Kid actor Ryan Grantham has been sentenced to life in prison for the shooting death of his mother.

A Canadian actor who appeared in the television shows "Riverdale" and "Supernatural" as well as his depiction of Rodney James

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In the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" movies has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his mother. In addition, he portrayed James in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" movies.

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On March 31, 2020, Ryan Grantham, then 24 years old, allegedly shot his mother in the back of the head as she played the piano.

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Then, at age 21, the actor videotaped himself using a GoPro camera and showed his mother's body while confessing to the murder, as reported by CBC News.

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"I shot her in the back of the head. In the moments after, she would have known it was me," Grantham said

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The teenage actor reportedly drank beer and used marijuana before loading up his car with weapons

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And heading towards the Rideau Cottage residence of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Prime Minister was allegedly Grantham's target.

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