Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford before her remains were discovered outside the city last year. (Supplied photo/Battlefords RCMP)

By Angela Brown

RCMP investigation

One of accused in Laverdiere homicide investigation seeks bail

Dec 9, 2020 | 3:07 PM

One of the accused individuals facing a charge connected to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation is seeking to be released on bail.

Samuel Takakenew, 36, is charged with accessory after the fact to murder.

His case in North Battleford Provincial Court has been adjourned to Jan. 15, 2021.

Takakenew, who is in custody, must continue to comply with a no contact order for a list of several individuals that is protected by a publication ban in place.

During court Wednesday it was announced a bail hearing for Takakenew’s case will be set for the Court of Queen’s Bench in Battleford, sometime between now and the January date.

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Laverdiere, 25, was reported missing on May 12, 2019. She was last seen in North Battleford May 1, 2019. Her remains were found in a rural area outside North Battleford July 11, 2019, and confirmed to be the Edmonton woman July 16, 2019.

The allegations against the accused have not been proven in court.

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