WINNIPEG — Raymond Cormier, the man accused in the murder of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine, will be contesting the second-degree murder charge against him, his lawyer confirmed via email to Global News.
The 53-year-old man’s case was in court Tuesday, but has been held over until Jan. 8.
“I have not yet received full disclosure from the Crowns,” defence lawyer Pam Smith said.
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Smith confirmed to Global News on Monday afternoon that Cormier would not seek bail at this time. The case is delayed as she awaits the full police report.
Fontaine’s body was recovered from the Red River in Winnipeg on Aug. 17, 2014.
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Court documents said police believe Fontaine was killed “on or around” Aug. 10, 2014.
Cormier has a long list of charges from cities across the country.
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Originally from New Brunswick, police believe Cormier moved to Winnipeg in 2012. He was arrested in the Vancouver area on Wednesday and brought back to Manitoba.
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