After more than three months behind bars, a Kings County senior charged with second-degree murder in the death of his spouse has been granted bail with the ...
Douglas Andrew Smith, 71, was charged with second-degree murder after his spouse, Iris Dodd, 72, was found dead at their rental home on Pleasant Street in Kingsport, Kings County, on May 1, 2022. - Ian FaircloughAfter more than three months behind bars, a Kings County senior charged with second-degree murder in the death of his spouse has been granted bail with the Crown’s consent.
The judge imposed a publication ban on details of the hearing to protect Smith’s right to a fair trial by a jury of his peers. The ban covers the evidence and submissions she heard and the reasons she gave for releasing Smith. The judge prohibited Smith from possessing or consuming alcohol or drugs, having any weapons and contacting one potential Crown witness.
The RCMP’s Southwest Nova major crime unit took over the investigation and executed search warrants at the home, a hotel and the minivan Smith had driven to the detachment.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
LETTER: N.L. shrimp harvester should sell catch at N.L. fish plants, not Nova Scotia ones | SaltWireAbout two weeks ago media covered protests at shrimp plants on the Northern Peninsula, organized by the FFAW. (Fish, Food and Allied Workers ...
Read more »
Nova Scotia sweeps Manitoba in mixed tennis as Canada Games opens in Niagara | SaltWireExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
Nova Scotia U15 girls take home silver at Canada Basketball national championships | SaltWireA silver lining surrounds Nova Scotia’s under-15 women’s basketball team following their performance at the Canada Basketball 15U and 17U national ...
Read more »
Ukrainian healthcare professionals facing barriers to licenced work in Nova Scotia | SaltWireAsking for help to overcome financial and time commitment challenges
Read more »
Nova Scotia men's, women's basketball teams win openers at Canada Games | SaltWireExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
Ukrainians warmly welcomed 'in spades' by Nova Scotian town | SaltWireThe town of Truro welcomed Ukrainian-Moldova residents with open arms.
Read more »