Steven Michael Bacon set to plead guilty in death of Nanaimo teenager
NANAIMO — The lawyer for Steven Michael Bacon says his client intends to change his stance on a first-degree murder charge.
During an appearance in B.C. Supreme Court in Nanaimo on Monday, July 25, Gil Labine said his client will change a current not guilty plea, to guilty, at his next appearance on Aug. 15. Bacon is accused of killing Nanaimo teenager Makayla Chang in early 2017.
Bacon appeared via video link Monday, but did not speak and sat largely still listening to proceedings.
The change from Bacon will avoid a scheduled November trial. Pending the plea, sentencing will take place likely in early December.