‘No disclosure’ yet in case of Sask. woman accused in husband’s death

Danny Magowan, 42, was found dead in the RM of Corman Park on Aug. 23. His wife, Lauren Besse, 35, is charged with first-degree murder.

Lawyers are still waiting for disclosure in the case of a Saskatchewan woman accused of killing her husband.

Several people were in Saskatoon provincial court on Tuesday for the appearance of Lauren Besse. The 35-year-old is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Danny Magowan, 42.

Appearing on Besse’s behalf, defence lawyer Nicholas Stooshinoff said they are currently in a kind of “no man’s land.”

Crown prosecutor Aaron Martens said the Crown expects a large amount of disclosure — evidence and information relevant to the prosecution’s case — to be ready by the end of the month. The case was adjourned to Nov. 5.

Besse remains in custody.

Court information shows the deceased was her husband. According to Facebook, the couple had just celebrated their eight-year wedding anniversary in June.

Magowan’s obituary stated that memorial donations will go toward raising awareness for mental health, with a specific focus on men’s mental health.

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