(Submitted photo/Prince Albert Police Service)

By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

Prince Albert murder suspect makes first court appearance, following arrest in Nunavut

Jul 20, 2021 | 11:50 AM

A man arrested last week in Nunavut, has been returned to the city where the crime was allegedly committed.

Corey Clarke, 33, appeared in person Tuesday morning, July 20, at Prince Albert Provincial Court. His only words to the judge were acknowledgement he had applied for legal aid.

Clarke is facing a charge of second degree murder in the death last May of Natasha Ross, and was the subject last week of a Canada Wide Warrant prior to being arrested by Baker Lake RCMP.

He was ultimately remanded to Aug. 13. Judge H. Harradence explained due to the nature of the charge, a bail hearing can only be held at Court of Queen’s Bench.

Natasha Ross was found unresponsive when police and paramedics arrived at a West Hill residence on May 24. (Facebook)

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In addition to the murder charge, Clarke also has three charges related to breach of court conditions.

Natasha Ross’s sister previously told paNOW her sister was visiting the city from La Ronge but family did not know why. The victim’s family have also indicated Ross and Clarke knew each other.

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