Winnipeg man Billy Joe Couture charged with manslaughter

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On January 23, 2015 at approximately 11:20 p.m., two males became involved in a physical altercation while on the roadway in the area of Isabel Street and Pacific Avenue.

As a result, the victim, a 22 year-old male was knocked unconscious and left lying in the southbound lanes of lsabel Street. The male suspect and a female fled the area in a vehicle.   

A short time later, another vehicle travelling southbound on Isabel Street struck the injured male while still on the roadway. Patrolling officers in the area witnessed the collision, stopped the vehicle and took the male driver into custody.

The victim, identified as Dustin Craig McKay of Winnipeg, was transported to hospital in critical condition and later pronounced deceased.

Desmond Evan Spicer, 50 years of Winnipeg was charged with the following due to his alleged involvement:

– Drive While Ability Impaired Causing Death

– Drive with more than 80 mg of Alcohol in Blood Cause Death

He was detained in custody.
 
Members of the Homicide Unit continued with the investigation and were able to identify the male involved in the initial physical altercation with the victim.
 
On January 27th shortly before 3:00 p.m. the male was located and arrested without incident in the area of Market Avenue and Rorie Street.
 
Billy Joe Couture, 28 years of Winnipeg has been charged with the following for his alleged involvement:

– Manslaughter

– Fail to Comply with Probation Order

– Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance

He was detained in custody.

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1 Comment

  1. Billy Joe Couture I hope the judge gives you the full sentence. You have finally messed up the last life and family for the last time – big time. No more lives you can ruin now. Please Judge throw him the book. He is a womanizer , no want for a job , no desire to do good. CONSTANTLY stealing, fighting people! THANK YOU LORD for answering my prayer and getting BILLY JOE OFF THE STREETS OF WINNIPEG!! THANK YOU LORD!!!!! Rest in Peace McKay!! =( Hope your family can get some closure and MUCH NEEDED REVENGE!!!

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