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Accused murderer denied bail

An officer escorts Kevin Rubletz to the Calgary Police Service Arrest Processing Unit on Friday, June 26th, 2015. Global News

Kevin Rubletz, accused of the second degree murder of Calgary mother Jessica Newman, has been denied bail.

The courtroom was packed Monday for the decision.

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Newman’s family and friends cried and hugged each other as the decision was handed down.

Evidence heard in the bail hearing cannot be reported because of a court-ordered publication ban.

Rubletz will remain in custody.

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