PRINCE ALBERT - The case against a Prince Albert man accused of killing his son and parents, and attempting to kill his daughter is still at Prince Albert Court of Queen’s Bench.
Nathaniel Carrier elected to be tried by judge and jury and since February there have been numerous case management sessions. The media isn’t allowed to attend case management where the Crown and defence discuss issues with the judge.
Generally, at case management, the number and purpose of witnesses the Crown and defence plan to call are discussed. As well as whether there will be expert evidence and witnesses, what facts each agree on, exchange of additional information, discussions about the evidence required, and how much time required for a trial.
Carrier, 29, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. He is accused of killing his mother Sandra Henry, father Denis Carrier, both 56, and son, Bentlee, seven, as well as the attempted murder of his daughter, Kendrah, five.
Police believe the murders occurred on March 28, 2020. On March 29 police were called to the 300 block of McArthur Drive in Prince Albert for a welfare check where police found the horrific scene. Kendrah was clinging to life and airlifted to Edmonton hospital in critical condition. She spent 51 days in hospital.
At the house, police noticed that Denis Carrier’s vehicle was missing - along with Nathaniel Carrier. They later learned that the vehicle was in La Ronge. Carrier, however, was arrested back in Prince Albert without incident on March 31.
According to Prince Albert Police, Carrier lived with his parents and children in the home.
The triple murder rocked the quiet community on the outskirts of the city. When neighbours learned about the murders they were shocked and said this was the last house they would expect such a gruesome crime. They described the couple as “really, really nice” people who were “always cheerful.”
They said the Carrier family would change the decorations on their home and yard every season and on special holidays.
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