Closing Arguments Delayed in 2006 Misha Pavelick Murder Trial
The closing arguments in the trial of a man accused of second-degree murder in connection with the 2006 death of Misha Pavelick have been postponed until next week.
Case Details
The defendant, now 36 years old, is on trial at the Court of King's Bench in Regina. He faces charges for fatally stabbing 19-year-old Pavelick at the Kinookimaw campground near Regina Beach, northwest of Regina, on May 21, 2006.
His identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act because he was 17 at the time of the incident.
Trial Progress
- The Crown rested its case earlier this week.
- The defence has chosen not to present any evidence.
- Crown prosecutor Adam Breker called over 30 witnesses, many recounting a graduation party where harmless drinking escalated into violence, resulting in Pavelick's stabbing.
Jury Instructions and Timeline
The jury was initially set to hear closing statements on Thursday from prosecutor Breker and defence lawyer Andrew Hitchcock. However, Justice Catherine Dawson has rescheduled this to Monday.
On Monday, both lawyers will deliver their closing arguments and jurors will receive instructions before beginning deliberations on Wednesday.
Trial Background
The trial started on October 20 and was planned to last four weeks.
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Author's summary: The trial for a man accused in the 2006 stabbing death of Misha Pavelick has seen the Crown rest, no defence evidence presented, and closing arguments postponed to next week.