The start of the murder trial of Calgarian Michael Elendu is underway in Calgary. Elendu is charged in the fatal stabbing of his roommate.
In her opening address to a 12-member Calgary Court of King’s Bench jury, Crown prosecutor Samina Dhalla said admitted killer Michael Elendu then recorded Kyreese George Wright dying, taunting him as he did so.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Elendu, 21, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the Dec. 16, 2020 incident in the Pantella Court N.W. home where Wright, 20, lived with other roommates and the accused had been staying for several weeks. At the beginning of the trial he entered a plea to manslaughter through defence lawyer Derek Jugnauth, but the Crown is proceeding with the murder allegation.
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