Bail hearing for Saskatchewan mother accused faking deaths before entering U.S.

SASKATOON — A bail hearing is set to begin today for a Saskatchewan woman accused of faking her death and that of her son and illegally crossing the border into the United States.

The 48-year-old is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon provincial court in the afternoon.

The woman is charged with public mischief and child abduction in contravention of a custody order. 

She also faces two charges in the U.S. related to identity fraud for allegedly crossing the border with fake identification.