Police have now laid charges against five people in connection with a homicide at the Edmonton Institution in February.
Homicide detectives were called to the prison at 9:30 pm on Saturday, February 26, 2011 to reports of a suspicious death.
The victim was identified as Gyozo Victor Barasso, 45, an inmate at the facility.
Barasso was serving four years and two months for Robbery – All Others (x2), Assault with a Weapon, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, and Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.An autopsy found that Barasso was stabbed to death.
Five inmates at the Edmonton Institution have now been charged in connection with Barasso’s death.
Joshua Daniel Pickunyk, 21, has been charged with one count of first degree murder, one count of disguised with intent, and one count of possession of a weapon.
Brent Harold Boake, 20, has been charged with one count of first degree murder, and one count of possession of a weapon.
Bruce Dean Jacobsen, 28, has been charged with two counts of accessory after fact to murder, and one count of obstructing justice.
Brett Michael Schmid, 23, has been charged with two counts of accessory after fact to murder, and one count of attempted obstruction of justice.
Rahim Bhanji, 20, has been charged with two counts of accessory after fact to murder, and one count of attempted obstruction of justice.
Barasso’s death is Edmonton’s 12th homicide of 2011.
Homicide detectives were called to the prison at 9:30 pm on Saturday, February 26, 2011 to reports of a suspicious death.
The victim was identified as Gyozo Victor Barasso, 45, an inmate at the facility.
Barasso was serving four years and two months for Robbery – All Others (x2), Assault with a Weapon, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, and Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.An autopsy found that Barasso was stabbed to death.
Five inmates at the Edmonton Institution have now been charged in connection with Barasso’s death.
Joshua Daniel Pickunyk, 21, has been charged with one count of first degree murder, one count of disguised with intent, and one count of possession of a weapon.
Brent Harold Boake, 20, has been charged with one count of first degree murder, and one count of possession of a weapon.
Bruce Dean Jacobsen, 28, has been charged with two counts of accessory after fact to murder, and one count of obstructing justice.
Brett Michael Schmid, 23, has been charged with two counts of accessory after fact to murder, and one count of attempted obstruction of justice.
Rahim Bhanji, 20, has been charged with two counts of accessory after fact to murder, and one count of attempted obstruction of justice.
Barasso’s death is Edmonton’s 12th homicide of 2011.
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