Richard Froese
South Peace News
A High Prairie woman charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a seven-month-old boy in October 2022 will have to wait almost two more months to know when she goes to trial.
New trial dates for Kyra Renee Backs, 32, were scheduled to be set in Court of King’s Bench in Peace River on March 17, but the matter was put over to May 22 to set the dates.
A pre-trial conference will be held before involving the Crown prosecutor and the lawyer representing Backs to determine how many days are required for the trial.
Backs was originally scheduled for trial Jan. 6-31.
However, the trial was adjourned at the request of the lawyer for Backs on Jan. 6, states information provided by Court Checks media communications for Alberta Justice and Solicitor General.
The lawyer was waiting for more disclosure and requested more time to review disclosure.
Backs was charged on Oct. 15, 2022 by the RCMP in connection with the sudden death.