Lisa Freihaut, accused of killing mother, to have preliminary hearing in new year
The Canadian Press | Posted: August 26, 2016 6:11 PM | Last Updated: August 26, 2016
Irene Carter, 78, found dead in Lethbridge home with multiple stab wounds
A preliminary hearing will be held in the new year for a Calgary woman accused of killing her 78-year-old mother.
Lisa Freihaut, 51, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Irene Carter.
Police have said the senior was found in her south Lethbridge home in January, four days after she was allegedly killed.
An autopsy determined she died of multiple stab wounds.
Freihaut had made an emotional plea for information in her mother's death a few months later.
The preliminary hearing will take place on Jan. 26 and 27.
Freihaut has elected to be tried by judge alone, should the hearing determine there is enough evidence to warrant a trial.
Freihaut is out on bail, but must adhere to several conditions that include 24-hour house arrest.