Jonathan Yellowhead pleaded not guilty to manslaughter for his alleged role in the death of 17-year-old Braiden Jacob, whose body was found in the Chapples Park area in December 2018.
The Crown submitted an assessment application of Jonathan Yellowhead for a dangerous or long-term offender designation as part of sentencing for a 2019 assault at the Thunder Bay District Jail that left another inmate with serious injuries
Both the Crown and the defense have wrapped up their cases in the manslaughter trial against Jonathan Yellowhead for his alleged role in the 2018 death of Braiden Jacob; closing arguments will be heard on Tuesday
The Crown argues the evidence taken as a whole shows Jonathan Yellowhead is responsible for the 2018 death of 17-year-old Braiden Jacob, but the defense argues there are problems with the Crown’s theories and does not establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.