Deanna Greyeyes. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

Man accused of killing aunt, addicted to meth says family member

Feb 1, 2022 | 6:00 PM

Teresa Greyeyes admits to having mixed emotions after hearing her brother has been charged in connection with the death of her aunt.

Stephen David James Greyeyes, 34, from Blaine Lake, was arrested on Jan. 28 and is being charged with second degree murder in the death of 66-year-old Deanna Greyeyes in November 2018.

The Elder’s body was located by a search party in a rural area near Muskeg Lake Cree Nation just a day after being reported missing to the Blaine Lake RCMP. In addition to the murder charge, Stephen Greyeyes also faces one count of causing indignity to a body.

Theresa revealed to paNOW she was not surprised to hear her brother has been charged, adding she has known for while and has been quite outspoken about his involvement.

“That weekend was an ordeal,” she recalled.

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Without going into further detail, Teressa said her brother has struggled with a crystal meth addiction, and she believes that played a large role in what happened.

“I love my brother and I absolutely believe that on a sober, good day, he would have had just as much love for her as we all do,” Teresa said.

Stephen Greyeyes is scheduled to make his next court appearance in Saskatoon on Feb. 14. As much as her instinct knew her brother was involved, Teresa explained she still holds out hope he was not the only person, and that there is more to the story.

And while also acknowledging the recent news does create some sense of relief, Teresa added there is also an added sense of grief.

“Because essentially I have also really lost my brother,” she explained. “It”s a lot to take in.”

Prior to her disappearance and death, Deanna Greyees was an active and respected member of the community, both as a proponent for treaty rights and also laying the foundation for the community’s police management board. Reflecting back on her aunt, Teresa said she thinks about her often.

“She was a giving person and a forgiving person as well,” she said.

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