John Whitecalf, 41, from Sweetgrass First Nation, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Garnet Whitecalf, 52, also from Sweetgrass First Nation. RCMP found the injured man, who was later pronounced dead, in a field off Highway 40 east of Cut Knife on May 31. The relationship between the accused and the victim has not been detailed by police.
Man charged with 1st-degree murder after death near Cut Knife, Sask.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️John Whitecalf, 41, from Sweetgrass First Nation, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Garnet Whitecalf, 52, also from Sweetgrass First Nation. RCMP found the injured man, who was later pronounced dead, in a field off Highway 40 east of Cut Knife on May 31. The relationship between the accused and the victim has not been detailed by police.
- 1 May 31: RCMP received report of serious assault and found injured man
- 2 May 31: Garnet Whitecalf pronounced dead at scene
- 3 May 31: John Whitecalf arrested at scene
- 4 Monday: John Whitecalf appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court
- One man dead
- Another man charged with first-degree murder
- Court proceedings initiated
What: A man, John Whitecalf, was charged with first-degree murder.
When: May 31 (report of serious assault); Monday (John Whitecalf appeared in court).
Where: In a field off Highway 40, just east of Cut Knife, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Why: A serious assault occurred, resulting in the death of Garnet Whitecalf. The specific motive or reason for the assault is not detailed.
How: RCMP received a report of a serious assault, found an injured man who was pronounced dead, and arrested John Whitecalf at the scene.