The preliminary hearing for a Dalhousie university student accused of killing a fellow student continued Friday in Halifax Provincial Court.
William Sandeson is facing a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Taylor Samson, who went missing in August.
His body has yet to be recovered but police said they had enough evidence to charge Sandeson with murder.
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At the time of his arrest, Sandeson was enrolled as a medical student at Dalhousie. Samson was also a student at Dalhousie, studying physics.
The preliminary hearing for Sandeson opened on Monday. Because the case is in the preliminary stage, there is a publication ban in place, meaning we cannot report on what evidence was presented in court.
Sandeson could be seen taking notes and speaking with his lawyer at various points during the hearing. Eugene Tan, who is representing Sandeson, says the 23-year-old is teaching himself about the law and helping to participate in his own defence.
Crown Attorney Susan MacKay tells Global News that they plan to call more than a dozen witnesses during the preliminary hearing. The defence says they also plan to call witnesses to help explain their case.
At the conclusion of Friday’s hearing, the court will take a one-week break and resume testimony on Feb. 22.
Judge Ann Derrick will determine whether there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial at the conclusion of the preliminary hearing.