Saskatchewan

Accused murderer John Strang back in Regina court Friday

John Robert Strang, 48, has been charged with the first degree murder of his wife, Lisa Strang.

Strang charged with first-degree murder in wife Lisa Strang's death

Lisa Strang was found in her home in the village of McLean, roughly 40 kilometres from Regina. Her husband, John, was immediately considered a suspect by police. (Saskatchewan Party)

The man charged with killing his wife in the village of McLean earlier this month was back in court Friday morning.

John Robert Strang, 48, has been charged with the first degree murder of his wife, Lisa Strang. 

He briefly appeared by video in provincial court in Regina. He did not speak.

The Crown is still waiting for evidence from police. 

John's elderly parents were in court today, as in his past appearances. They declined to comment.

Lisa, 47, was found dead in her home on Aug. 1. RCMP immediately sought out John as a suspect.

She was the Saskatchewan Party's longtime finance director.

John's next court date is Sept. 11.