PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Relatives of a woman whose body was dumped on a snowmobile trail in northern Saskatchewan are disappointed they didn’t get to see the accused in court. Todd Daniel McKeaveney was making his first appearance after being charged with second-degree murder in the death of Monica Burns.
More than 20 people related to Burns were having a meeting in the Prince Albert courthouse when McKeaveney appeared in a different room half an hour ahead of schedule.
He was remanded in custody until Feb. 24.
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Burns’s family was visibly upset when they spoke to the Crown prosecutor outside the courtroom.
Police have said Burns was a known sex-trade worker from the Sturgeon Lake First Nation, but had been living in Prince Albert.
Those who knew her say it’s important to remember she was also a mother, community member, sister and friend.
The RCMP have said McKeaveney and Burns didn’t know each other.
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