The trial date for a Sundre resident accused for a historical homicide that took place 47 years ago has been moved, but will continue to take place next year.
Ronald James Edwards, who was 73-years old at the time of his arrest, is accused of the murder of 16-year-old Pauline Brazeau on January 9, 1976. Brazeau was a Métis, single mother from Saskatchewan. She was last seen leaving a restaurant in Calgary around 3 a.m., and her body would be found a few hours later in the Cochrane RCMP jurisdiction.
Edwards was originally scheduled to appear before judge and jury on March 3, 2025, but an adjournment by consent moved his trial to March 8, 2025 at the Calgary Court of King's Bench. The pre-trial conference will take place on Sept. 16, 2024 at the Calgary Court of King's Bench.
Edwards was also denied bail and remains in custody. He is currently charged with non-capital murder, as it appears in the 1976 criminal code.
