Mark Douglas Jonson was found dead in a home on 15 Ave. and 100 St. on July 5. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

By Angela Brown

Homicide investigation

Preliminary inquiry to be set for co-accused in Jonson’s homicide

Oct 17, 2019 | 2:26 PM

A preliminary inquiry will soon be set for the co-accused in the death of Mark Douglas Jonson.

David Keller, 47, who remains in custody, is facing a first-degree murder charge in Jonson’s homicide investigation. He appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court via closed-circuit television Thursday.

Defence attorney Erin Little, appearing by phone, said she and the Crown will seek a preliminary hearing in but need time to discuss how long they require for the matter.

The case was adjourned to Nov. 7 when dates will be set for the inquiry to determine if there is sufficient evidence for trial.

A bail hearing was held for Keller at Court of Queen’s Bench in Battleford on Sept. 26 but the decision was not released at the time.

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When contacted by battlefordsNOW Thursday afternoon, Crown prosecutor Steven Larocque confirmed Keller’s bail request was denied. A publication ban was previously imposed on the details of the hearing.

Jonson, 61, was found dead in a home on 15 Ave. and 100 St. on July 5.

The co-accused, 22-year-old Nicolas Buck will return to court Oct. 29. His bail supervision report is being complete. Buck, who remains in custody, is facing 10 charges, including first-degree murder in Jonson’s death.

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