Day 6 of Justin Campbell’s first-degree murder trial took place in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in Corner Brook on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. Diane Crocker/THE TELEGRAMArticle contentThe Crown says that in the days following Eva Banfield’s death, her grandson stole money from her to buy drugs.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 contentOn Monday, Nov. 3, the jury in Justin Campbell’s first-degree murder trial heard from a Scotiabank employee about transactions that occurred on Banfield’s accounts between Sept. 1 and 8, 2023.Article contentArticle contentThe Crown alleges that Campbell, 35, killed his grandmother in her Deer Lake apartment on Sept. 1, 2023. Banfield was 69.Article contentArticle content A witness in the Justin Campbell first-degree murder trial testified via Zoom on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, with the video projected onto the back wall of the courtroom. Diane Crocker/THE TELEGRAMArticle contentCash advances and withdrawalsArticle contentLina Kim is employed with Scotiabank’s judicial document services division in Toronto and testified via Zoom.Article contentShe provided the court with an overview of a 29-page report prepared for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on information on Eva Banfield’s everyday banking account, debit card and Scotialine line of credit between Aug. 27 and Sept. 8, 2023.Article contentStarting on Sept. 1, 2023, and continuing until Sept. 8, 2023, approximately $7,500 was moved from Banfield’s line of credit to her everyday banking account.Article contentDuring that same period, approximately $7,680 was email transferred from Banfield’s everyday banking account to Campbell’s BMO account.Article contentThere were also two withdrawals for $300 and $400 made from an automated banking machine (ABM).Article contentIn total, approximately $8,380 in email transfers to Campbell’s BMO account and ABM withdrawals occurred.Article contentArticle contentKim’s testimony took up most of the morning session of the trial. Two other witnesses were to provide banking related testimony in the afternoon.Article contentArticle contentWallet seized during arrest had nan’s bank cardArticle contentPrior to Kim’s testimony, the jury heard testimony from two more RCMP officers who had been involved with the case.Article contentStaff-Sgt. Elizabeth Lodge, who is currently stationed in Clarenville, was a member of the RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation West unit in September 2023 and was the initial arresting officer on the case.Article contentLodge was part of a surveillance team assigned to the Main Dam Road residence in Deer Lake, where Campbell was reported to be.
Over $8,000 sent to Justin Campbells bank account after NL nans murder
