By battlefordsNOW

Cochin-area murder case going to trial

Jan 17, 2019 | 1:51 PM

The case involving a Cochin area man facing a second-degree murder charge is now in the pre-trial stages at Queen’s Bench Court in Battleford. 

Joshua Roy Tucker, 27, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 59-year-old Gordon Tucker, his father.

The preliminary hearing in the case wrapped up at North Battleford Provincial Court Thursday. Judge Dan O’Hanlon determined there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial.

The RCMP previously reported they found Gordon Tucker deceased on May 31, 2018, on a rural property southeast of Cochin.

In addition to pre-trial schedulings, O’Hanlon removed a no contact order and stayed separate charges Tucker faced. Those included breaching a probation order and disobeying a court order.

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The allegations against the accused have not been proven in court. 

EDITOR’S NOTE: Commenting on this story is closed now that the matter is before the court.

angela.brown@jpbg.ca

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