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CBC
24-04-2025
- CBC
N.S. man charged with 2nd-degree murder in latest intimate partner violence case
A 60-year-old man from Mill Village, N.S., has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of another man in what police say is the province's latest case of intimate partner violence. An RCMP news release said officers were called to a home on Highway 3 in Mill Village around 3:30 a.m. AT on March 28. They say investigators found a man suffering from life-threatening stab wounds, and learned another man had left the scene in a vehicle. The victim, a 84-year-old man, was taken to hospital. Officers arrested a suspect at a home in nearby Voglers Cove around 7:45 a.m. Derek Dominix was charged with attempt to commit murder and remanded into custody. Two weeks later, the victim died of his injuries. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service ruled the death a homicide and said it was the result of intimate partner violence. On Tuesday, police upgraded the charge against Dominix to second-degree murder. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear Bridgewater provincial court on May 15. Epidemic of intimate partner violence In September 2024, politicians in the provincial legislature declared intimate partner violence an epidemic in Nova Scotia. Since then, there have been seven women killed in Nova Scotia whose deaths are connected to their male partners: On March 2, Patricia Tanner, 83, was found dead in a Bridgewater home. Her husband has been charged with first-degree murder. On Jan. 11, Paiyton Pick, 22, was found dead in a Centreville home. Her boyfriend has been charged with second-degree murder and arson with disregard to human life. On Jan. 5, Elaine Mosher, 60, was killed by her partner at a home in Mahone Bay. On Dec. 31, Corelee (Alisha) Smith, 40, was killed alongside her father, Bradford (Coy) Downey, in Halifax by her partner. On Nov. 7, a 71-year-old Cole Harbour woman was killed by her husband in their home. Police have not released her name. On Nov. 1, Nicole Murphy, 49, was killed by her partner in their Yarmouth home. On Oct. 18, Brenda Tatlock-Burke, 59, was killed by her husband, a retired RCMP officer, in their Enfield home. For anyone affected by family or intimate partner violence, there is support available through crisis lines and local support services. If you're in immediate danger or fear for your safety or that of others around you, please call 911. If you or someone you know is struggling, here's where to get help: Nova Scotians can call 211 to connect with community resources. A list of transition houses across Nova Scotia. Family violence resources helpline 1-855-225-0220. The Transition Housing Association of Nova Scotia website. Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988. Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868. Text 686868. Live chat counselling on the website. Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Find a 24-hour crisis centre. This guide from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health outlines how to talk about suicide with someone you're worried about.
CBC
27-02-2025
- CBC
Remains found last year confimed to be Halifax teen
Social Sharing Police say remains found last year have been confirmed to be that of a 16-year-old Halifax boy who went missing three years ago. Devon Sinclair Marsman was last seen on Feb. 24, 2022, in the Spryfield area of Halifax, and was reported missing on March 4, 2022. Last September, Halifax Regional Police announced that his body had been located and his death was considered a homicide. In a news release Thursday, police said the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service has confirmed the remains are that of Marsman. The location of where his remains were found is not being released as court proceedings are ongoing. Four people have been charged in his death. Treyton Alexander Marsman, 26, was charged last year with second-degree murder, indignity to human remains and obstruction of justice. A second accused, a 20-year-old man, is facing charges of accessory after the fact to murder and obstructing justice. He cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act because he was a youth at the time of the homicide. Emma Maria Meta Casey, 23, is facing charges of accessory after the fact to murder, indignity to human remains and obstructing justice. Chelsey Herritt, 26, has been charged with accessory after the fact to murder and indignity to human remains. At a news conference last September, Chief Don MacLean confirmed there is a "familial relationship" between Devon Marsman and Treyton Marsman, but would not elaborate. Devon Marsman's family marked his 18th birthday in October 2023 with a rally calling on police to do more to find out what happened to the teenager. "My every thought of every day is Devon. Like, everything is Devon," Theresa Gray, Marsman's mother, told CBC News at the time. Gray travelled across Nova Scotia putting up flyers about her son's disappearance. Other friends and family in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver had plastered posters around those cities as well. Police initially said there was no indication to suggest Marsman met with foul play. But nearly eight months later, police said publicly they considered Marsman's disappearance suspicious. Cash reward In November 2022, Nova Scotia's Department of Justice offered up to $150,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of those responsible for the teenager's disappearance. Last April, the reward was increased to $250,000.
CBC
27-02-2025
- CBC
2 more facing charges in homicide of Halifax teen Devon Marsman
Social Sharing Halifax police have charged two more people in the homicide of a 16-year-old Halifax boy who went missing three years ago. Devon Sinclair Marsman was last seen on Feb. 24, 2022, in the Spryfield area of Halifax, and was reported missing on March 4, 2022. Last September, Halifax Regional Police announced that his body had been located and his death was considered a homicide. In a news release Thursday, police said the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service has confirmed the remains were that of Marsman. The location of where his remains were found is not being released as court proceedings are ongoing. Treyton Alexander Marsman, 26, was charged last year with second-degree murder, indignity to human remains and obstruction of justice. A second accused, a 20-year-old man, is facing charges of accessory after the fact to murder and obstructing justice. He cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act because he was a youth at the time of the homicide. On Thursday, police announced that two more people have been charged in the teen's death. Emma Maria Meta Casey, 23, is facing charges of accessory after the fact to murder, indignity to human remains and obstructing justice. Chelsey Herritt, 26, has been charged with accessory after the fact to murder and indignity to human remains. At a news conference last September, Chief Don MacLean confirmed there is a "familial relationship" between Devon Marsman and Treyton Marsman, but would not elaborate. Devon Marsman's family marked his 18th birthday in October 2023 with a rally calling on police to do more to find out what happened to the teenager. "My every thought of every day is Devon. Like, everything is Devon," Theresa Gray, Marsman's mother, told CBC News at the time. Gray travelled across Nova Scotia putting up flyers about her son's disappearance. Other friends and family in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver had plastered posters around those cities as well. Police initially said there was no indication to suggest Marsman met with foul play. But nearly eight months later, police said publicly they considered Marsman's disappearance suspicious. Cash reward In November 2022, Nova Scotia's Department of Justice offered up to $150,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of those responsible for the teenager's disappearance. Last April, the reward was increased to $250,000.
