First week of pre-trial against alleged serial killer concludes Friday

The families of Contois, Myran, and Harris continue to be at the pre-trial against alleged serial killer, Jeremy Skibicki. It’s clear the court proceedings are having a huge impact on the family, and mental health supports continue to be available through the Winnipeg Police Service and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.

The first week of pre-trial against alleged serial killer Jeremy Skibicki concluded Friday. He’s charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the murders of Rebecca Contois, Marcedes Myran, Morgan Harris, and a fourth unidentified woman the community calls Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe, or Buffalo Woman. Skibicki has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

A publication ban remains in place and family members of the deceased have declined interview requests, but it is clear the pre-trial is having a huge impact on them. Throughout the week, I witnessed many people leaving the courtroom in tears.

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Family members have stayed close to offer each other support and comfort, and resources continue to be made available to families throughout the course of the pre-trial.

Winnipeg police advocate for families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people, Angie Tuesday, has been present in the courtroom all week. She’s been seen coming in and out of the courtroom and providing family members with refreshments, Indigenous medicines and supporting them through difficult moments.

Also present in the courtroom this week is a representative for the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, who is there for additional, trauma-informed support for the families.

The Contois, Myran, and Harris families continue to be present each day of the pre-trial.

The pre-trail continues Tuesday morning.