'Legal issue' delays Dieppe double murder case
Lawyers say they hope to resolve a 'legal issue' over the next few weeks before there's further progress in a Dieppe double murder case.
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Lawyers say they hope to resolve a 'legal issue' over the next few weeks before there's further progress in a Dieppe double murder case.
More details emerged in a murder trial about how 38-year-old Jamie Leard's remains were found almost two years ago.
The jury in a Moncton murder trial was sent home until next week after an issue arose late Wednesday. It came after a day of testimony that offered the first indication of a potential motive in the case.
A murder trial in Moncton began with on Monday with the Crown prosecutor's opening statement, before the jury was sent home as the lawyers discussed an issue.
Dr. Michael Pollanen testified that his conclusion on why the child died was “reasonable,” and the prosecutor called him a “qualified” expert.