Man accused of murdering mother, in jail hours prior: police

Later that day, it is alleged he assaulted hospital staff.

Everett Constant is charged with killing Beverly Constant at a residence in Prince Albert this past weekend. (Facebook)

After being cleared medically, he was arrested and held overnight in PAPS cells and then released the following morning at 10a.m. and given a court appearance date for the end of the month on assault charges.

About four hours later – just before 2:00 pm – PAPS was called back to the residence for a violent family dispute. Police Chief Patrick Nogier confirmed for paNOW the decision to release Constant from custody was based on several factors, including the offence that was committed (assault), what mechanisms were available to have him looked after, and his level of sobriety.

“These were the things that were all being evaluated up, until the decision to release him on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date,” Nogier said.

Beverly Constant, Everett’s 51-year-old mother, was pronounced dead at the scene. Sources close to the situation have divulged to paNOW, Constant had struggled with mental health related issues and had for months been seeking out help with no success. Nogier confirmed the police service was aware of these concerns, adding their primary focus now is with the family and making sure the investigation includes the family with respect to updates and communication.

“It’s a family that’s going through unthinkable sorrow and grief and has questions of their own,” he said.

In relation to the murder investigation, Everett has been charged with second-degree murder and made his first appearance Monday morning. He was remanded to May 22.

PAPS continues to investigate and an autopsy was scheduled for Monday.

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com

by Susan McNeil

Man accused of murdering mother, in jail hours prior: police

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