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Wearing a mask that read “Justice for Braden,” Daphanie Herman fought back tears Wednesday as she discussed her younger brother outside Prince Albert Provincial Court.
“He was only 26. He had a full life ahead of him and he didn’t deserve to end up like this,” she said.
Braden Herman’s body was found May 11 in a deeply forested area south of Little Red River Park, accessible only by walking or ATV.
The man accused of first-degree murder in Herman’s death, Bernie Herman, was not present in court when the matter was briefly discussed Wednesday morning. His lawyer was granted a two-week adjournment to June 9.
The victim’s family plans to hold a vigil Saturday in the area where the body was found. Daphanie has been to the area she described as a “rough spot.”
“At first it didn’t bother me but once I started thinking about him, it just hit me and I just stood there and started crying,” she said.
Despite having the same last name, the victim and the accused are not related, police have said. Family members have previously explained the accused had been looking after the victim, much like a father-son type relationship, and at one time were living together before having a falling out.
As the family awaits the next court date, an online fundraiser continues to collect money for the family to assist with travel and funeral expenses. As of Wednesday, nearly $900 had been raised.
Noting family members as far away as La Loche plan to come Saturday, and the tremendous outpouring of support the family has received, Daphanie Herman expressed her gratitude.
“I’m very grateful for that. I appreciate all the support we can get,” she said.
Herman resigns from RCMP
Bernie Herman, 53, a longtime member of the RCMP, was most recently working in the traffic services division of the Prince Albert RCMP.
According to a statement Wednesday from the Saskatchewan RCMP, Herman was advised on May 13 he was being suspended with pay.
“This was an important step as under the RCMP Act, an RCMP officer must first be suspended with pay before they can be suspended without pay,” the statement.
The RCMP explained it was in the process of suspending Herman without pay when, on May 19, he submitted his resignation effective June 1.
While Herman was not on duty at the time of the incident, Prince Albert Police Service Insp. Craig Mushka has told reporters Herman left work in full uniform with his duty belt on the day the incident occurred.
Nigel Maxwell, paNOW