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- calendar_today November 6, 2026
Murder Charge Stayed in Triple Homicide Near Turtleford
The Crown has stayed the second-degree murder charge against Madison Jimmy, a woman accused in the death of Tonio Cantell during a triple homicide near Turtleford, Saskatchewan.
Background of the Case
Madison Jimmy, 26, was charged after the November 5, 2025 shooting that left three people dead, including her boyfriend, Dustin Roberts, and two others: Tonio Cantell, 28, and another man known as "Rboy." Jimmy asserted from the outset that she acted in self-defence, stating that Cantell had shot her boyfriend and was about to shoot her and another woman when she fired at him.
Court Proceedings and Preliminary Hearing
Following the incident, Jimmy turned herself in to the RCMP detachment in the community of Turtleford, located about 210 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon. The case proceeded through a two-day preliminary hearing in Lloydminster provincial court in June, where two civilian witnesses were called by the Crown. According to Jimmy's lawyer, Alora Arnold, their testimony supported a strong case for self-defence.
On October 22, the Crown issued a written stay of proceedings at the Battleford Court of King's Bench, effectively halting the murder charge while the case was still at the pre-trial stage.
Defense's Position and Reaction
Arnold explained that the preliminary hearing allowed the Crown to hear from witnesses present at the scene. "The Crown did their due diligence... and ultimately came to the decision that there wasn't a reasonable likelihood of conviction," Arnold said. She described her client as being "very, very happy" and feeling a great weight had been lifted upon learning the charge was stayed.
Crown and Public Prosecution Response
The Crown had previously agreed to Jimmy's release on bail in August, with strict conditions such as a 24-hour curfew and electronic monitoring. With the murder charge stayed, these conditions were removed. In a statement, public prosecutions declined to discuss specifics but acknowledged the gravity of their decision, particularly given the loss of life.
Details from Jailhouse Interview
Jimmy provided her account of events to CBC in a phone interview from Pine Grove Correctional Centre. She described the events leading to the shootings, stating that after a violent altercation escalated, she feared for her life and the life of another woman present. Jimmy said, "He already shot my boyfriend, like, 'Who cares if I kill these two' kind of look, y'know? So I shot him before he could shoot us." After confirming the victims were dead, the survivors drove to the RCMP detachment to turn themselves in.
Ongoing Reactions
While CBC requested further comment from the Crown, no additional details regarding the stay of proceedings or evidence were provided. The case has concluded with the removal of all legal conditions against Madison Jimmy.
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Source: cbc.ca.
