Langdon man not found criminally responsible for killing his mother

Scott DeMolitor, a 31-year-old resident of Langdon, was found not criminally responsible in the killing of his mother during his court appearance on Oct. 17.

Langdon and Strathmore RCMP reported in June 2023, that Demolitor was charged with second degree murder in the death of Audra Demolitor, a 56-year-old Langdon resident. The charges were later downgraded to manslaughter.

Mounties from the two communities responded to a 911 call about an alleged assault at a Langdon residence on May 26, shortly after noon. Once there, they found Audra Demolitor unresponsive. Audra later succumbed to her injuries while in hospital, according to RCMP. 

According to reports, DeMolitor admitted his guilt in his mother's death at his hearing on Oct. 1 and 2, 2024.

Justice Nancy Dilts said in her ruling that DeMolitor met both conditions of the two-step process of finding someone not criminally responsible.

"Both Crown and Defence counsel propose that a finding that Mr. DeMolitor is not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder is appropriate in the circumstances of this case," stated the case document.

As a result, Dilts said DeMolitor is to be detained in hospital until the Review Board determines otherwise.

Audra's obituary stated she was an incredible wife, mother, and grandmother.

"Her family was always first in her mind and was as protective as a momma bear," the obituary stated. "She loved to hold, love and tutor her precious grandson Dax."