Verdict reserved for former Sask. Mountie accused of murdering lover
It is now up to a judge to determine whether Bernie Herman used his RCMP-issued pistol to shoot his lover out of self-defence or as a planned killing.
Those two scenarios were part of the final arguments at the conclusion of Bernie Herman’s first-degree murder trial in Prince Albert. Court will hear the verdict Jan. 25.
The victim, 26-year old Braden Herman, who had no relation to the accused, was killed in May 2021. His naked body was found in a wooded and secluded area, south of Little Red River Park. As per testimony heard last week from the accused, Bernie alleged Braden assaulted him and held an unknown object.
During Wednesday’s arguments, defence lawyer Darren Kraushaar stated there’s no dispute Bernie caused Braden’s death, but added the Crown’s case failed to prove intent.