Defence awaits evidence in N.B. murder case

An Ottawa man accused of killing a 21-year-old in eastern New Brunswick has made another court appearance. 27-year-old Abdel Elshikhori is charged with first-degree murder. It's alleged he killed Haven Francis on October 13th in Elsipogtog First Nation. RCMP say Elshikhori was arrested October 16th at the Montreal Trudeau International Airport attempting to board a flight to Dubai. He appeared in Moncton Provincial Court Tuesday by video. His lawyer calling into court from Ottawa said they're still awaiting disclosure of the Crown's evidence in the case. Ewan Little says his understanding is there's a lot of video evidence. The case was adjourned until December 1st. Elshikhori is one of three people charged in connection with Francis's death. Brian Christmas of Elsipogtog is also charged with first-degree murder. His case returns to court December 7th. Kelsey Clare is charged with being an accessory after the fact of murder by assisting Elshikhori to escape. Her case returns to court November 18th.