Trial dates set for man charged in death of Oromocto First Nation woman

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A justice has scheduled Jared Smith to basal proceedings successful September 2026 for execution successful the decease of Sheri Lynn Sabattis astatine a location successful Oromocto First Nation past April.

Jared Smith is accused of murdering Sheri Lynn Sabattis

Aidan Cox · CBC News

· Posted: Apr 07, 2025 10:34 AM EDT | Last Updated: 7 minutes ago

Jared Smith

Jared Smith was arrested soon aft Sheri Lynn Sabattis was killed past April. (Sam Farley/CBC)

A justice has scheduled proceedings dates for the antheral accused of sidesplitting Sheri Lynn Sabattis of Oromocto First Nation astir a twelvemonth ago.

Jared Smith's proceedings connected a complaint of second-degree execution volition begin Sept. 14, 2026, Court of King's Bench Justice Terrence Morrison said Monday.

Sabattis's body was recovered wrong a location successful the Wolastoqey community on April 27.

Family and supporters of Sabattis attended the proceeding Monday astatine the Burton courthouse, including Oromocto First Nation Chief Shelley Sabattis, the victim's sister. 

Sheri Lynn Sabattis.

Sabattis was recovered dormant wrong a location successful Oromocto First Nation connected April 27, 2024. (CBC)

Morrison said 5 weeks would be set speech for the justice and assemblage trial.

He besides scheduled a pre-trial league for Feb. 8, 2026.

Smith appeared successful tribunal by telephone from jail, wherever he's been held since his apprehension shortly after the homicide.

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Aidan Cox is simply a writer for the CBC based successful Fredericton. He tin beryllium contacted astatine [email protected].

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