Crown Stays Charges Against Four in 2024 Saskatoon Murder Case
In a significant development, the Crown has stayed charges against four individuals accused in the 2024 murder of 30-year-old Jordan Lee Morin in Saskatoon. This decision effectively halts the trial process for all involved, though charges could potentially be re-laid within one year if new evidence emerges.
Details of the Charges and Stay
According to court documents from the Saskatoon Court of King's Bench, second-degree murder charges were stayed on March 26 against Norman John Cardinal, 39, and Jordan William Keenan-Quewezance, 31. Both men were charged in connection with Morin's death on August 16, 2024, which marked Saskatoon's 12th homicide of that year.
Additionally, Cardinal faced an extra charge of offering an indignity to human remains, which was also stayed. Keenan-Quewezance remains in custody at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre on unrelated matters, while Cardinal was initially arrested in August 2024.
Accessory Charges Also Stayed
Charges were similarly stayed against two women accused in the case. Kaitlyn Marie Roy, 25, and Cassandra Lynne Dillon, 29, had been charged with being accessories after the fact to murder, along with committing an indignity to human remains. These stays were confirmed by Saskatoon provincial court records.
The legal mechanism of staying charges allows prosecutors to suspend proceedings temporarily. If additional information surfaces within one year, the charges can be re-laid; otherwise, they are permanently dropped after that period.
Background of the Case
Jordan Lee Morin's body was discovered at a residence in the 200 block of Avenue I North, located in Saskatoon's Westmount neighborhood. Police initiated their investigation after receiving a call about an injured person. During conversations with individuals inside the home, officers found Morin's remains.
The investigation led to arrests and charges over several months, with Keenan-Quewezance being charged while already in custody in November 2024. The case had drawn attention due to its status as one of Saskatoon's homicides that year and the serious nature of the allegations.
This development leaves the legal proceedings in a state of suspension, with the possibility of revival dependent on new evidence coming to light within the coming year. The stays represent a pivotal moment in a case that has been unfolding since the summer of 2024.
