Mistrial for Regina man accused of killing mother

A Regina man accused of beating his own mother to death in June 2013 will get a whole new trial.

A judge at the Court of Queen’s Bench in Regina has declared a mistrial in the second-degree murder trial of James Myers due to an issue with one of the witnesses in the case.

The full written decision listing the exact reasons for the mistrial is not available at this time.

In brief comments to the media, Crown lawyer Kim Jones said he intends to look into some questions surrounding the witness. But he noted that the Crown will likely proceed with the same arguments in the next trial.

The defence lawyers are stepping down from the case and declined to comment.

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The judge noted that he wanted to see a quick turn around on the case, setting a pre-trial date for March 3.

At the age of 18, Myers was charged with second degree murder in the death of his mother. Rachel Shepherd, 46, was found dead in an apartment on 14th Avenue in June 2013.

Myers’ brother is currently serving time for murdering their father Kim on the White Bear First Nation. He was sentenced in February 2013.

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