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A man accused of dismembering and trying to dispose of a young woman’s body last week in Crescent Heights remains in custody.
Joshua Weise appeared briefly Wednesday afternoon in a Calgary court.
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He was scheduled to see a court doctor Wednesday morning.
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Weise spoke in court, telling the judge he hasn’t yet been able to get a hold of legal aid.
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He also indicated he has a letter he wants to give to the court, but duty counsel advised against that.
The victim’s body was discovered in a treed area on the west side of the intersection of Centre Street N. and Samis Road N.E. last Wednesday. Police said a passerby made the grisly discovery while on their way to work.
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The family has identified the victim as 25-year-old Joey English.
The Crown is opposing his release.
The case has been put over until June 21.
Police said it’s not yet known whether English died as a result of a criminal act.
Editor’s note: Weise appeared in court in person, not via CCTV from the Calgary Remand Centre as this article originally stated.
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