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March 2022 Incident
New trial dates set for man accused of first-degree murder in fatal Red Deer arson fire
May 28, 2024 | 4:24 PM
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New trial dates have been set for a local man charged with arson and first-degree murder following a fatal fire in Red Deer two years ago.
Raymond Richard, 39, of Red Deer, was originally scheduled for a jury trial in Red Deer Court of King’s Bench from May 13-24, 2024. However, new jury trial dates have now been set for April 7-17, 2025.
It was on March 31, 2022, at around 3:30 a.m., when Red Deer RCMP were called to a structure fire on 39 St. in the West Park neighbourhood.
Emergency crews on scene determined the fire originated in the basement unit of the multi-unit dwelling. A male and a female were located inside the unit and transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
