A three-day preliminary hearing set for the man charged with killing Matt Flitton was waived Wednesday, the day it was set to begin.
Defence lawyer Greg White said the two sides had come to an agreement.
“We got all of the disclosure–that’s all of the police reports and witness statements–and we had some discussions with the Crown prosecutor,” White said. “In the circumstances of this case, we felt it was the best course of action to waive the preliminary inquiry, not have those witnesses take the stand and testify, and move to the next step.”
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Randall Enright was charged in September 2015 with second-degree murder after the body of his long-time friend, Matt Flitton, was found inside a home on the city’s north side.
The two were from the same circle of friends, who are making sure Flitton’s memory is not forgotten by wearing arm bands to the court proceedings.
“Red and black stands for victims of murder,” said Kaylee Flitton, Matt’s wife.
She says her husband was always there for the people in his life and now those same people are showing their support, standing by his family during the court process.
“He was always with his friends and to see his friends here standing for him and his family–it does mean a lot, it’s nice to see.”
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Enright will make his next appearance in the Court Of Queen’s Bench on Oct. 24 for arraignment.
“On that day, he will be asked whether he is guilty or not guilty,” White said. “A guilty plea could be entered or a trial could be scheduled.”
Family and friends will be anxiously waiting to see if that appearance is the end of the court proceedings, or just another step in the process.
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