The jury within the Janson Baker double-murder trial continues deliberations right into a fourth day, remaining sequestered on the Moncton Legislation Courts.
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Justice Cameron Gunn knowledgeable the court docket at 8 p.m. Saturday that the jury felt drained and wanted to retire to their lodge for the night time. The panel returned Sunday morning, however as of mid-afternoon, no verdict has been reached.
Trial Background
Baker faces two counts of first-degree homicide for the taking pictures deaths of Bernard and Rose-Marie Saulnier of their Dieppe house on September 7, 2019. Authorities arrested and charged him precisely 4 years later.
Baker has entered a not responsible plea on each fees.
Household Presence and Proceedings
Members of the Saulnier household have attended the courthouse all through the weekend. Baker’s kinfolk have additionally been current in giant numbers.
On Saturday, jurors accomplished listening to audio recordings from a key Crown witness, whose identification stays protected by a publication ban. The playback ended shortly after 3 p.m., after which the jury stayed sequestered.
