FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(New Britain, CT) – Christian M. Watson, New Britain Judicial District State’s Attorney, announced that a Superior Court jury today found Kevin Bard, age 57, guilty of Murder in violation of Connecticut General Statutes § 53a-54a, three counts of Criminal Violation of a Protective Order in violation of Connecticut General Statutes § 53a-223, and Criminal Violation of a Standing Protective Order in violation of Connecticut General Statutes § 53a-223a. The Honorable Christopher Pelosi presided over the trial.
The conviction stems from the brutal death of Catherine Streeto-Michaud, age 58, in Bristol on December 13, 2020. The trial began three years to the day Ms. Streeto-Michaud lost her life. Evidence produced at trial that led the jury to their verdict included inculpatory statements made by Bard to family members and friends.
Sentencing is scheduled for February 15, 2023 in New Britain Superior Court.
State’s Attorney Watson wishes to extend his condolences to the surviving family of Ms. Streeto-Michaud and hopes that this verdict allows them to gain some sort of closure for this senseless act of violence.
State’s Attorney Watson wishes to extend his gratitude to the Western District Major Crime Squad, the Bristol Police Department, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s Division of Scientific Services who tirelessly pursued this case.
State’s Attorney Watson also wishes to thank the prosecutor in the case, Assistant State’s Attorney Abby Marchinkoski, and Inspector Edward Apicella, “whose dedication to pursuing the interest of justice was unflappable.”