Lee Andrew MacDonald, 49, of Bible Hill appeared in Truro provincial court Wednesday via a video link from jail. MacDonald is charged with second-degree murder in the January 2025 death of a 42-year-old woman at a mobile home in Bible Hill Estates. Photo by Steve BruceArticle contentA preliminary inquiry will be held in Truro provincial court in early 2027 for a Bible Hill man charged with second-degree murder.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 contentLee Andrew MacDonald, 49, is accused of killing Amanda Thompson, 42, of Halifax, who was discovered dead at his mobile home on Bomber Drive in Bible Hill Estates on the morning of Jan. 3, 2025, after RCMP went there to do a well-being check.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentOfficers also located MacDonald unconscious inside the home. He was transported to hospital for treatment.Article contentThompson’s death was considered suspicious right away. Following an autopsy, the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service ruled the death a homicide.Article contentOn May 27 of this year, RCMP announced that after an “extensive” investigation, MacDonald had been arrested the day before and charged with murder.Article contentMacDonald made his first appearance in provincial court May 27.Article contentHe appeared in court again Wednesday via a video link from jail.Article contentDefence lawyer Robert Jeffcock told the court that he and Crown attorney Natalya Barney both felt that five days would be needed for a preliminary inquiry. The inquiry will determine if there is sufficient evidence for the accused to be sent on to Nova Scotia Supreme Court for a jury trial. It will also be an opportunity for the defence to assess the strength of the Crown’s case.Article contentJudge Marc Chisholm scheduled the preliminary hearing to begin Jan. 22 in provincial court and continue Jan. 26, Jan. 29, Feb. 2 and Feb. 3.Article contentJeffcock said his client intends to apply for bail in Supreme Court.Article content“There is no evidence to suggest this homicide is an incident of intimate partner violence,” RCMP said in a news release in May. “Investigators appreciated information from the public that helped bring about this arrest.”Article content
Preliminary inquiry dates set in Bible Hill murder case
