Convicted Murderer Wins Back Bitcoin Wallet Despite Life Sentence

A Canadian court has ordered the return of a bitcoin wallet to William Sandeson, who is serving a life sentence for murder, granting him access to the laptop seized at the time of his arrest while leaving cash holdings withheld. The ruling separates the digital asset from other seized property, allowing Sandeson to control his bitcoin despite his incarceration. The decision matters because it reinforces that cryptocurrency custody follows ownership rather than physical possession, even in criminal proceedings. Watch for whether prosecutors appeal the ruling or extend the logic to other seized digital assets in future cases.