Trial begins for Manitoba man accused in 2021 killing – Winnipeg [Video]

The jury selection and trial for a man accused of killing his neighbour in 2021 began today, with the jury hearing the crown’s opening statement and hearing from two RCMP officers.

Eric Wildman pleaded not guilty to one charge of first-degree murder in connection to the death of Clifford Joseph. Wildman is alleged to have run over Joseph with his car before shooting him three times, once in the head, near Stead, Manitoba in 2021.

Justice Richard Saull asked potential jurors whether they’d heard of Wildman or the case before, whether they or their relatives had helped search for Joseph, and whether they could decide the case based solely on the evidence provided in court.

Crown prosecutor Bryton Moen addressed the 14 selected jury members and two alternates in his opening remarks, describing Joseph as “no angel.”

“He was a thief, a drug user, and he cheated on his girlfriend,” …