Four men co-accused in the death of an inmate at the Drumheller Institution have been transferred to separate institutions as they await trial.
Counsel and agents appeared on behalf of Trent Fox, Vincent Cardinal, Tyrel Runningrabbit, and Thomas Abraham on Friday, March 11 who are each charged in the first-degree murder of fellow inmate David Klassen.
Drumheller RCMP attended the Drumheller Institution on Monday, February 21 to assist an EMS call. They were advised Mr. Klassen was deceased and the circumstances surrounding his death were deemed suspicious.
Following an investigation, the four inmates were charged with first-degree murder in Mr. Klassen’s death.
The court heard RCMP disclosure is expected within approximately 30 days. Due to this pending disclosure from the RCMP, and as the four co-accused have been transferred to other facilities, it was recommended to the court to adjourn until Friday, April 8 to allow time for counsel to connect with their respective clients.
