SASKATOON – Statements made by a convicted killer, incriminating three of his acquaintances for being allegedly involved in a murder, will be used in their collective trial. Neil Yakimchuk has been convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Isho Hana, who was shot down on Preston Avenue in what police describe as a drug turf war.
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In an elaborate “Mr. Big” sting operation, Yakimchuk unknowingly confessed to an undercover officer – implicating Jonathan Dombowsky, Kenneth Tingle, and Long Nam Luu were also involved.
Yakimchuk’s statements were submitted to court during a 25 day voir dire between September 2014 and March 2015.
The judge, Richard Danyliuk, ruled Wednesday these statements, even though made in an undercover operation and based partially on hearsay, are reliable and will be used in determining the guilt or innocence of the trio.
The trial is scheduled for Sept. 16th at Court of Queen’s Bench in Saskatoon.
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