By Chelsea Laskowski

Bail granted for teen facing murder charge

May 8, 2015 | 3:33 PM

A teen accused of murder in Prince Albert must follow a long list of conditions now that he’s been granted bail.

The boy was charged in relation to the shooting death of 64-year-old Marina Thorpe on April 19, after which a walking path in the city became a very visible crime scene.

On Monday a hearing was held to see if the boy facing a first-degree murder charge will be released from custody, but the Prince Albert Provincial Court judge held her decision until Friday.

The youth was granted bail on a $1,000 recognizance, and faces strict restrictions.

He has five approved supervisors, must be under constant supervision, and must stay in his residence 24 hours a day.

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The boy was given a day to ensure any weapons – including firearms and crossbows – are not in his home.

He cannot be in a residence with firearms and can have no weapons, with the exception of using knives for food preparation and eating.

There is a publication ban on the judge’s reasons for granting release, and the Youth Criminal Justice Act protects the youth’s identity.

Many family members and friends of Thorpe were present for this court appearance, as they have each time the youth’s been in court.

In previous court appearances the Crown requested a psychological assessment.

However at the bail stage this request cannot be ordered by a judge because it requires the consent of the accused, the youth’s lawyer Garth Bendig said.

The youth is scheduled to return to court on June 12.

claskowski@jpbg.ca

On Twitter: @chelsealaskowsk

by Chelsea Laskowski

Bail granted for teen facing murder charge

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