Closing Arguments Delayed in Trial Over 2006 Death of Misha Pavelick
Closing arguments in the jury trial for the man accused of second-degree murder in the 2006 death of Misha Pavelick have been delayed until next week.
Background of the Case
The accused, now 36 years old, is on trial at the Court of King's Bench in Regina. He is charged with fatally stabbing Misha Pavelick, then 19, at the Kinookimaw campground near Regina Beach, northwest of Regina, on May 21, 2006.
Because the accused was 17 at the time of the incident, his identity remains protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Progress of the Trial
The Crown concluded its case earlier this week. The defence indicated it will not present any evidence. Over the course of the trial, Crown prosecutor Adam Breker called more than 30 witnesses, many of whom described how a graduation party with casual drinking escalated into violence that ended with Pavelick’s fatal stabbing.
Upcoming Proceedings
The jury had originally been expected to hear closing statements from both prosecutor Adam Breker and defence lawyer Andrew Hitchcock on Thursday. However, that has been postponed until next week.
Justice Catherine Dawson has instructed jurors to return on Monday to hear arguments from both sides and receive final directions before deliberations begin on Wednesday.
Trial Timeline
The trial commenced on October 20 and was originally planned to last four weeks.
About the Reporter
Aliyah Marko-Omene reports for CBC Saskatchewan. She previously worked for CBC and the Toronto Star in Toronto. She can be reached at [email protected].
Author’s Summary: The trial over Misha Pavelick’s 2006 death continues in Regina after closing statements were postponed to next week, extending the four-week schedule.