NORTH BATTLEFORD - The cases for two accused in the death of a Saulteaux First Nation man were adjourned in North Battleford provincial court on Monday.
Brody Runningaround, 20, and Malyka Nahbexie, 23, are each charged with first-degree murder.
When Nahbexie appeared in court, Crown prosecutor Brynn Achtymichuk said he was opposed to her release.
Judge Kevin Hill ordered a no contact order for a list of seven people including the co-accused.
Defence attorney Tanner Daniels said Nahbexie indicated she would be requesting Legal Aid services.
Her case was adjourned to Jan. 22.
She will be present from Pine Grove Correctional Centre by phone or video for her next court appearance.
When he appeared in court, the co-accused, Runningaround, at first appeared shirtless, while rubbing his face with his hands, looking agitated.
He will also be seeking Legal Aid services for his Legal counsel.
Achtymichuk was opposed to Runningaround's release.
Runningaround was ordered to abide by a no contact order for seven people including the co-accused.
He will be held in custody until his next court date when he will appear by phone or video on Jan. 22.
RCMP previously reported that on Jan. 2 at approximately 4:50 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of an injured male at a residence on Saulteaux First Nation. Officers located a seriously injured male, who was later pronounced deceased by EMS at the scene. He has been identified as 24-year-old Lyle Night Jr. from Saulteaux First Nation.
