Noland to testify against co-accused in local murder trial [Video]

A Tilbury man has agreed to testify against his co-accused in a local murder trial.

Darin Noland, 62, was sentenced Friday for accessory after the fact of murder in the death of Henry Neudorf, 55, killed in January 2024.

During a sentencing hearing, the prosecution told the court Noland was released from jail in August after voluntarily agreeing to provide a “detailed account of the events that surround Mr. Neudorf’s death.”

“He will be a crucial crown witness at trial,” Assistant Crown Attorney Meredith Gardiner told Justice Brian Dube in a Chatham courtroom.

Gardiner said Noland provided “important evidence” of how Neudorf’s’ body was disposed of and the alleged roles each of the co-accused played in his death.

“That renders this case unique for the purposes of sentencing,” she said.

The crown and defence presented a “joint submission” for sentencing of time already served in pre-trial custody with two years …