Advertisement

Lawyers for man accused of killing neighbour argue case is based on ‘speculation’

Click to play video: 'Defence lays out its case at Wildman trial'
Defence lays out its case at Wildman trial
A trial for a man accused of first-degree murder in the death of his neighbour in rural Manitoba is now hearing from the defence – Feb 5, 2025

Lawyers for a Manitoba man accused of running down and shooting a neighbour attempting to rob him say the Crown’s case is based on assumption and speculation.

Eric Wildman has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Clifford Joseph, who was reported missing on June 7, 2021.

Joseph’s body was later found in a rural area northeast of Winnipeg.

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Crown prosecutors have alleged Wildman ran Joseph over with a car and shot him three times after catching his neighbour trying to steal from his property.

During the first day of defence evidence, court heard from a collision reconstruction expert who testified it did not appear Wildman’s vehicle had hit a pedestrian.

The trial before Court of King’s Bench Justice Richard Saull is scheduled to run until next week.

Story continues below advertisement
Click to play video: 'Eric Wildman charged with first-degree murder in neighbour’s death'
Eric Wildman charged with first-degree murder in neighbour’s death

Sponsored content

AdChoices