Richard Craig Barrett appeared in Truro provincial court Tuesday via a video link from jail on a charge of first-degree murder. Barrett, 30, of Millbrook, is accused of killing his intimate partner, Maggie Lynn Cameron, in Bible Hill in September 2023. Photo by Steve BruceArticle contentThe prosecution has filed a direct indictment to send a Millbrook man straight to trial in Nova Scotia Supreme Court on a charge of murdering an intimate partner.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentRichard Craig Barrett, 30, was arrested this March and charged with first-degree murder in the September 2023 death of Maggie Lynn Cameron, 32, in Bible Hill.Article contentArticle contentBarrett appeared in Truro provincial court Tuesday via a video link from jail to set dates for a preliminary inquiry.Article contentArticle contentBut defence lawyer David Hirtle said his client was instead looking for a date in Supreme Court because the Crown had filed a direct indictment to bypass the preliminary hearing.Article contentJudge Alain Begin scheduled Barrett to appear in Supreme Court in Truro on July 22 to set dates for a jury trial.Article contentColchester County RCMP responded to a sudden death at a home on Wild Chance Drive in Bible Hill on Sept. 17, 2023.Article contentThe death of the 32-year-old Bible Hill woman was believed to be suspicious. Barrett was arrested later that morning at the Bible Hill RCMP detachment but was released without being charged.Article contentEighteen months later, on March 17 of this year, Barrett was arrested again and charged with first-degree murder.Article contentArticle contentAn RCMP news release March 19 confirmed the homicide was an alleged incident of intimate-partner violence.Article contentArticle content“Over the course of this complex investigation, officers collected a significant amount of forensic evidence and spoke with many witnesses who shared valuable information,” Cpl. Sandy Matharu of the Northeast Nova major crime unit said in the release.Article content“We appreciated the patience of the victim’s loved ones as investigators conducted a thorough examination and evaluation of the evidence, enabling us to put together a comprehensive investigation that supports this murder charge.”Article contentThomas Kayter and Michelle Jessome are prosecuting the case.Article contentIf Barrett wants bail, he will have to make an application in Supreme Court. The judge reminded him Tuesday that while on remand, he’s banned from having contact with 15 potential Crown witnesses .Article content
Man sent to trial on charge of killing intimate partner in Bible Hill
