News Items tag as: homicide kamloops

Kamloops RCMP identify victim in May homicide
December 06, 2023 - 7:00 PM

RCMP have identified the victim in a Kamloops homicide this past spring.
Accused in murder case to act as own lawyer, claims mental disorder
March 09, 2015 - 1:17 PM

KAMLOOPS – The man accused of murdering a 26-year-old in his Cherry Avenue apartment says he will represent himself in his trial to pursue a not criminally responsible due to mental disorder defence.

Christopher Frank Butler, born 1973, made a brief video appearance in Kamloops Provincial Court Monday morning where he told a Justice of the Peace he dismissed his lawyer and will act as his own counsel.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
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Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
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Kamloops RCMP identify victim in May homicide