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Gruesome evidence introduced in Langley manslaughter hearing

Voir dire hearing will determine if evidence can be used in trial this spring
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Langley City woman Naomi Onotera went missing in late August, 2021. Her husband Obnes Regis is charged with manslaughter in her death. (RCMP/Special to Black Press Media)

WARNING: This story contains graphic details about human remains

The judge overseeing the manslaughter trial of Obnes Regis heard gruesome testimony on Thursday about what allegedly happened to Langley resident Naomi Onotera in late August 2021.

Regis is in custody awaiting trial on charges of manslaughter and interfering with human remains. Justice Martha Devlin is currently overseeing the second of two voir dire hearings, during which evidence is presented.

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Matthew Claxton

About the Author: Matthew Claxton

Raised in Langley, as a journalist today I focus on local politics, crime and homelessness.
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