Saskatchewan

2 charged with murder of man found near Balcarres, Sask.

Two men have been charged with first degree murder in the death of Reno Lee, 34, from Regina.

31-year-old and 21-year-old charged with first degree murder of Reno Lee, 34

Regina police have charged two men with first degree murder in connection with Regina's third homicide of 2015. 

The men, aged 21 and 31 are accused of murder in the death of Reno Lee, 34, from Regina. Lee's body was found near Balcarres nearly two weeks ago following a police investigation that began April 23 in Regina. Balcarres is about 100 kilometres northeast of Regina.

On April 30 and May 1, police arrested the two men in Regina and charged them in Lee's death.

The two appeared separately at Provincial Court in Regina May 4. Two women left the courtroom crying after the charges were read.

Court heard that the Crown and police believe Lee was killed on April 18. Police say further details about the case will be made public in court.

One of the men is due back in court later this week. The other is scheduled to return June 1.