Byron Bear's remains were found near Hague in February, 2022. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

Another trial confirmed in Byron Bear murder case

Jul 21, 2023 | 1:00 PM

Based on the evidence heard during a preliminary inquiry hearing, a man facing a charge of second-degree murder has been formally committed to stand trial.

Kyle Angus Burns, one of five men charged in the death of Byron Bear, appeared in person Friday at provincial court when Judge Lubyk read his decision.

Both the reasons for the committal and the evidence presented during last month’s hearing are protected by a publication ban.

Trial dates won’t be set until a pre-trial hearing is held. The next scheduled round of these hearings at Court of King’s Bench is on Aug. 11 but it’s unlikely anything will be determined at that time.

Byron Bear was reported missing in December 2021 by his family and a serious assault was suspected at the time. People living in the area of Third Ave. and Ninth St. E. reported hearing gunshots.

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Down the hall Friday morning, Jackson Henry, who represented the final arrest in the case, appeared by video for his court appearance. His case, which is still in the preliminary stages, was adjourned to July 28.

Meanwhile, both Riley Primeau and Daniel Oliver have previously had their charges committed for trial

Raine Farrow’s preliminary inquiry hearing is scheduled to take place on July 26.

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