A preliminary hearing has been set for a man accused of killing Preston Thomas earlier this year in Saskatoon.
The hearing – to determine if there’s enough evidence for Joel Yuzicapi, 28, to stand trial - is set for March 19, 2021, in Saskatoon Provincial Court.
Saskatoon Police found Thomas’ body in a hotel on Airport Drive in Saskatoon on Aug. 1. Police say the victim and accused were known to each other.
Yuzicapi was arrested Aug. 4 in the 200 block of Avenue S North. Police charged him with second-degree murder.
Saskatoon Police Major Crimes continues to investigate. If anyone has information they are asked to contact the Saskatoon Police at 306-975-8300 and to ask to speak with an investigator in Major Crimes or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Thomas’ mother made a rose to honour her son and said she plans to take the rose with her to every court appearance of the man charged with his murder.
“This rose is a symbol of the justice I want for my son,” Lillian Thomas posted on social media.
