Defence lawyer Bill Archer said Wapass-Semaganis wanted to be present today. “I explained to her the process but she is most anxious to know what is going on. She has no prior criminal record and she is very nervous about the proceedings, which is probably a good thing.” At Wapass-Semaganis’ previous provincial court appearances defence had said a bail hearing would be held in Court of Queen’s Bench. First, a bail verification report was needed, which was ordered. A revised report was then ordered after the first residence for her house arrest wasn’t suitable. Wapass-Semaganis’ co-accused Denver Roy, 36, from Sweetgrass First Nation also had an appearance scheduled in court today. His appearance was waived.
Police have charged six people for Moosmin’s murder. The other five charged are Tye Partridge, 23, from Moosomin First Nation, Denver Roy, 36, from Sweetgrass Frist Nation, Stormy Wapass-Semaganis, 23, from Edmonton, Melissa Semaganis, 41, from Poundmaker First Nation, and a young offender who can’t be identified in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Partridge is charged with first-degree murder, Wapass-Semaganis, Roy, Semaganis, and the young offender are charged with accessory after the fact to murder. Moosomin’s body was found in the 1500 block of 105 Street in North Battleford on May 16, 2020. He was reported missing to police on May 11, 2020.
By Vanese M. Ferguson
May 7, 2021 | 12:19 PM
Almost a year after the death of a North Battleford man, an RCMP investigation has led to charges against two more suspects bringing the total number of those charged in the case to six.
The body of 20 year old Damian Moosomin was found in the back yard of a property in the 1500 block of 105th Street in North Battleford on May 16th 2020. He had been reported missing five days earlier.
36 year old Denver Roy is charged with accessory after the fact and indecent interference with a dead body. A man who was under 18 at the time of the offence has also been charged with accessory after the fact.
“Excuse me your honour, excuse me your honour can I say something please. “Your honour. Can I add something really,” he said again interrupting the judge. “I just wanted to know if I could get a 30-day psych assessment at Sask Hospital to see if I’m fit to stand trial,” said Roy. “You legally should be careful about that, you should talk to a lawyer. These are serious charges,” cautioned Judge Murray Pelletier. His matter was adjourned to May. Crown Prosecutor Jennifer Schmidt opposed Roy’s release. Last week RCMP Major Crime Unit South charged Tye Partridge, 23, from Moosomin First Nation with first-degree murder and Jannay Blackbird, 32, from Saulteaux First Nation with second-degree murder. Stormy Wapass-Semaganis, 23, from Edmonton, and Melissa Semaganis, 41, from Poundmaker First Nation, were charged with accessory after the fact to murder.