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By James Peters

Murder Trial

Kamloops man charged with killing his mother to be tried by judge and jury

Feb 7, 2025 | 3:43 PM

KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops man accused of killing his mother almost two years ago has decided to be tried by a judge and jury.

Brandon Donovan was arrested and charged with second-degree murder last September. His mother, 57-year-old Jo-Anne Donovan, was last seen alive on March 13, 2023. Her body was found near their Westsyde home nine days later.

The 36-year-old man was granted bail with a number of conditions last month.

In court Thursday (Feb. 6), Donovan’s lawyer indicated he wishes to be tried in front of a judge and jury.

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His next court date is set for February 20 to set a date for a pre-trial conference.