The second week of Steven Randy Pirkosa国际传媒檚 trial continued in B.C. Supreme Court in Kelowna Friday.

Cpl. Kathleen McKinney was called to testify to the the Nov. 16, 2016 investigation of Pirko, who is charged with second-degree murder in the 2014 death of Christopher Ausman.

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Crown prosecutor David Grabavac questioned McKinney about her interview with Pirko and things which were said during the investigation. She said Pirko seemed disturbed and it was difficult for him to talk about the alleged incidents.

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Another witness called to testify was Sgt. Eric Boucher.

Grabavac questioned him about the interview process for a subject accused of serious crimes.

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Grabavac continued questioning of Boucher about protocol of the interview process, what rights the subject has during the interview and if there is a time the interview could be terminated.

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Questions were also asked about if the subject was prohibited from being interviewed if they were under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or in withdrawal from a substance. Boucher said there is no prohibition on interviewing someone under the influence.

Pirkosa国际传媒檚 trial is expected to last eight weeks.

laryn.gilmour@blackpress.ca
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