By Canadian Press

Preliminary matter for man accused of killing four women goes into second day

Apr 30, 2024 | 2:03 AM

WINNIPEG — Lawyers return to court today to hash out a pre-trial argument in the case of a Winnipeg man accused of killing four women.

Lawyers for Jeremy Skibicki are arguing for a trial by judge alone, saying two years of publicity may sway the jury panel that was picked last week. 

The court is slated to hear testimony from Dr. Christine Ruva, a U.S.-based psychologist and professor.

According to her online biography, Ruva has explored the effects of pretrial publicity on jurors’ perceptions. 

Skibicki has pleaded not guilty to four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois and a fourth unidentified woman Indigenous leaders have named Buffalo Woman.

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The jury won’t be called in to begin hearing evidence until next week.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 30, 2024. 

The Canadian Press