Winnipeg trial of man accused of killing four women starts with bid to toss jury

WINNIPEG — The trial of a Winnipeg man accused of killing four women began this morning with a preliminary matter before the jury is called in next week. 

Jeremy Skibicki has pleaded not guilty to four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois and a fourth unidentified woman Indigenous leaders have named Buffalo Woman. 

Skibicki’s lawyers are now arguing for a judge-alone trial. 

Jurors were chosen last week and are expected to sit on May 8, when opening arguments are to start.