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Creston man charged with murder to stand trial next year

Mitchell McIntyre is charged with second-degree murder
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A trial date has been set next year for a Creston man charged with second-degree murder.

Mitchell McIntyre will stand trial in BC Supreme Court in Cranbrook starting on July 2, 2024, which is expected to run for most of the month, while pre-trial applications are set to begin in April 2024.

Mitchell was charged for his alleged role in the death of Julia Howe on Feb. 6, 2022, according to a court document.

According to an RCMP press release, police responded to a Creston home after a woman was found deceased on Feb. 6, 2022.

The investigation evolved from a sudden death investigation into a suspected homicide.

McIntyre was arrested on March 16, 2022 and remains in custody.



Trevor Crawley

About the Author: Trevor Crawley

Trevor Crawley has been a reporter with the Cranbrook Townsman and Black Press in various roles since 2011.
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