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Year in Review: The Bernie Herman murder trial
Content warning: the following story contains graphic descriptions of sex and violence.
As 2023 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.
The murder trial for a former Saskatchewan RCMP officer caught the attention of media across the country and was described by multiple reporters as something out of a Hollywood movie or a TV legal series. In addition to the alarming details heard inside the courtroom, there were also some dramatic moments outside the building as well including a photographer being physically confronted by the accused.
Bernie Herman, 55, is facing a charge of first-degree murder in the May 2021 death of 26-year-old Braden Herman. The two men, who also have connections to the La Loche area are not related and were involved in a sexual affair from the time they first met through social media in 2018.