ESTEVAN — A show-cause hearing is scheduled for June 20 to determine whether a man charged with a homicide in Estevan earlier this year will be granted bail.
Evan Isbister's matter was heard June 16 in Estevan Provincial Court. It was noted at that time that he has the bail hearing slated for June 20 in Court of King's Bench in Estevan. He is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 60-year-old Todd Isbister.
Evan Isbister's attorney, Aleida Oberholzer, said she has received a judicial interim release report, and a request will be submitted for an update on electronic monitoring.
Outside of the bail hearing, Isbister's matters remain in Estevan Provincial Court. His next provincial court appearance is set for June 30.
Background: In a news release, the Estevan Police Service said that at approximately 8:46 p.m. on May 10, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1400-block of First Street. The caller reported an assault was taking place.
When the EPS arrived, they said officers located three men in the residence. The EPS said two were arrested without incident and transported to the police station. Estevan EMS responded to the scene to care for the victim and transported him to St. Joseph’s Hospital for treatment. He died from his injuries a short time later.
According to the EPS, one of the arrested men was cleared of any wrongdoing and was subsequently released from custody. The other man arrested was Evan Isbister.
The victim and accused were known to each other.
Detectives with the EPS Criminal Investigations Division were assigned to lead the investigation and have been supported by the EPS Forensic Identification Unit.
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