Gunville murder case committed for trial

The court case surrounding the death of a 50-year-old man in Prince Albert last year, has been committed for trial at Prince Albert Court of Queen’s Bench.

Judith Sasakamoose, 38, is facing a charge of manslaughter in the death of Albert Gunville in Feb. 2019.

Sasakamoose was originally charged with second degree murder, but the lesser charge was agreed upon at the conclusion of a preliminary hearing.

Neither the evidence heard during the hearing, nor the reasons for the lesser charge can be discussed at this time to a publication ban. The judge’s written decision was read Monday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court.