Two weeks have been set aside for Kenny Morin's trial at Court of Queen's Bench in Prince Albert. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Court proceedings

‘He doesn’t understand the extent of damage he’s done’: Morin murder trial commences

Jan 17, 2022 | 5:00 PM

Marion Maxemiuk broke down in tears, when the man responsible for killing her husband stood calmly in the prisoner’s box and entered a not guilty plea to a charge of second degree murder.

The trial for 22-year-old Kenny Morin has commenced just over 22 months after David Maxemiuk was found by a neighbour, lying on his back near his garage in the city’s midtown area. The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. and Maxemiuk had just returned from a trip to the grocery store. The well respected city bus driver passed away in hospital five days later.

Morin also entered a not guilty plea to a robbery charge, relating to Maxemiuk’s wallet.

Defence lawyer Mike Nolan told the court Morin had long ago taken responsibility for his actions, and had agreed to enter a guilty plea to manslaughter but explained the Crown would not budge on second degree. Marion and David were married almost 20 years, and their son is now 21. She said Morin needs to answer for all that’s he’s done.

“We’re doing it for him. He doesn’t understand the extent of damage he’s done. He took away our son’s dad and for what,” she said.

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Over 20 years, David Maxemiuk helped greet the city’s transit users. (Submitted photo/Erin Allard)

Two weeks were set aside for the trial at Court of Queen’s Bench although that was prior to an agreed statement of facts. Crown lawyer Kristen Hubbard explained the focus now is on proving intent.

Among the crown’s three civilian witnesses Monday were the couple who initially found Maxemiuk and called 911. The husband described going over to check on Maxemiuk and seeing blood coming from the back of Maxemiuk’s head. The man then described how he checked to see if Maxemiuk was breathing, and when he could not see any significant signs, told his wife to call 911.

In the coming days, two more crown witnesses are expected to testify including two police officers and a forensic pathologist.

With respect to the defence, Nolan told paNOW he was anticipating calling up to three witnesses, which could include Morin himself. Regardless of the trial’s outcome, Marion Maxemiuk said she does not expect to receive any closure.

“For me we just want to move on but we want to make sure justice has been served properly in this case,” she said.

Two members of Morin’s family were also present for the hearing Monday, but declined to comment.

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