Son, 13, accused of killing mother in Choiceland, Sask. homicide

A 13-year-old boy charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 37-year-old woman in Choiceland is related to the victim.

CTV News has learned the woman was the boy’s biological mother and he was in her care at the time of her death.

The accused appeared in Melfort Provincial Court Monday, where the judge read out the charge of first-degree murder to a youth over the phone.

He asked if he understood the charge.

The youth, who cannot be identified because of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, told the judge “yes” he understood.