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By Liam Verster-Vernon Matters

Second Degree Murder

Lumby murder case to go be tried by judge and jury

Nov 1, 2024 | 7:12 AM

VERNON — The man accused of second-degree murder in Lumby has opted for a trial by judge and jury.

The B.C. Prosecution Service confirmed Vitali Stefanski appeared in Vernon court Wednesday, Oct. 31, to formally enter an election for a trial before a Supreme Court judge and jury. His trial will also involve a preliminary inquiry.

Stefanski will be back in court on Nov. 6, where he will meet with a judicial case manager to schedule a pretrial conference.

A trial date had not been set as of time of publication.

Stefanski is facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of his ex-wife, Tatjana Stefanski.

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Tatjana was reported missing from her home in Lumby in April, 2024, and the following day her body was discovered in a rural area near the community.

Vitali was located and arrested that same day in a nearby area, and was later charged in the death.