The Saskatchewan Coroners Service announced two inquests into the Sept. 4, 2022 murders of 11 people at the James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and Weldon, SK.. Myles Sanderson arrest .There will be a separate inquest for Myles Sanderson, the alleged mass stabbing attacker..Due to the length of the RCMP investigation, the inquests are tentatively scheduled for January 2024. Initially, Chief Coroner Clive Weighill wanted to begin the inquests in 2023..“The Coroners Service was optimistic we would be able to hold the inquests either in the spring or the summer of 2023,” said Weighill..“The investigation is very complex and the RCMP is still receiving new information. We need to ensure that all aspects of the investigations are complete before we can move ahead to ensure the inquest is as comprehensive and well-informed as possible.”.READ MORE Coroner announces an inquest into the Sask mass killings.The JSCN leadership was notified of the new tentative date..On September 4, Myles Sanderson allegedly killed 10 and injured 18 more people in a mass stabbing rampage..When the attacks happened, Myles brother Damien Sanderson was also allegedly involved. However, once the RCMP began their investigation, Myles had killed Damien before the mass stabbing rampage took place..Myles was caught four days after the mass stabbing rampage and died on the way to the hospital. It is unknown what caused Myles death and an autopsy is underway..More details about the inquests will be released at least two weeks before beginning through a media release..Once the RCMP finishes its investigation, the inquest can begin..“We continue to work closely with the James Smith Cree Nation leadership and our indigenous stakeholders throughout the investigative process, as this remains a high priority for the Coroners Service,” said Weighill..“Once again, I’d like to thank the RCMP for the significant resources they have dedicated to this investigation and their tireless efforts to complete their work as soon as possible.”.The inquests purpose is to “establish the events leading to the death, who died, when and where that person died, and the medical cause and manner of death. The coroner's jury may also make recommendations to prevent similar occurrences.”.The Saskatchewan Coroners Act 1999, Section 22, “provides the Chief Coroner the authority to hold one inquest for multiple deaths occurring from the same event.”
