The case against a Calgary man charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of a Saskatchewan man was postponed again.
Fayiah Victor Braima, 23, appeared in Calgary Provincial Court April 21 to set a date for a preliminary hearing. The matter was then adjourned to April 22 to set a preliminary hearing but it was adjourned again.
Braima was has been held in custody since he was arrested Feb. 7.
Last month lawyers for Braima tried unsuccessfully to get him released on bail and presented Calgary Provincial Court with a proposed release plan they wanted the Crown to approve. Those charged with murder don’t usually get released on bail while they wait for a trial, but prosecutors – because of the COVID-19 pandemic - have released some defendants if they don’t pose a risk to the public.That bail request was denied April 7. Braima was also denied bail on Feb. 10.
Braima is charged in connection to the death of Sheldon Wolf, 47, of Carrot River, Sask.
Wolf’s body was found in a rural area north of Airdrie, Alta., on Feb. 4. An autopsy determined homicide was the cause of death but how he died wasn’t released.
Wolf was reported missing Feb. 3 after he was last seen at the Sandman Hotel in downtown Calgary on Feb. 2 at about 7 p.m.
According to Calgary Police, evidence connected to Wolf’s disappearance was found in Calgary’s Elliston Park on Feb. 4. This led police to a rural area north of Airdrie. Airdrie is 28 kilometres north of Calgary.
Calgary Police Service S/Sgt. Martin Schiavetta said they believe Wolf willingly met with individuals that he had no previous relationship with before he visited Calgary.
Braima is scheduled to reappear in Calgary Provincial Court on Aug. 27 to set a date for a preliminary hearing.
