The man accused of killing a mother of three in a small community west of Weyburn, Sask., has made his first court appearance.
Kevin Okafor, 37, did not enter a plea Monday morning after being charged with first-degree murder in the death of Abbie Speir, 33, who was found in a home in Yellow Grass after a fire.
Neighbours told radio station CJME the two lived together.
Okafor was also charged with one count of fleeing police and one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
He is scheduled to be back in court on Wednesday.
Speir's twin sister, Leah Perrault, has posted a tribute to her on Facebook, lauding her "fierce determination, strong opinions, and huge heart."
Perrault said her sister had a son born in 2007, and then girls in 2014 and 2015.
"Motherhood was Abbie's greatest joy; she played like a child, took the kids on grand adventures, and insisted on hard work and good manners all the time," wrote Perrault. "In her personal and professional life, Abbie brought a small-town love of people, deep loyalty, and unapologetic honesty with a sarcastic sense of humour. She was intense and strong, and everyone loved her for it."
(CJME)
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