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By Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com Caution: This story contains details that may be distressing to readers. THUNDER BAY \u2014 About 35 of Deborah Anishinabie\u2019s family, friends and supporters gathered in vigil, before filling a courtroom to learn the man accused of killing her will stand trial. Levi Michael Lawson was first charged with indignity to a human body on Dec. 17, 2024 then second-degree murder on Jan. 31, 2025. Anishinabie, a member of Sandy Lake First Nation, was reported missing in early December 2024 after an extensive search was launched by police, members of her family and the community. Her death was confirmed later that month. \u201cIt was very important for us to gather this morning, considering the severity of this homicide,\u201d Nishnawbe Aski Nation Deputy Grand… <\/p>\n

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By Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com Caution: This story contains details that may be distressing to readers. THUNDER BAY \u2014 About 35 of Deborah Anishinabie\u2019s family, friends and supporters gathered in vigil, before filling a courtroom to learn the man accused of killing her will stand trial. Levi Michael Lawson was first charged with indignity to a human body on Dec. 17, 2024 then second-degree murder on Jan. 31, 2025. Anishinabie, a member of Sandy Lake First Nation, was reported missing in early December 2024 after an extensive search was launched by police, members of her family and the community. Her death was confirmed later that month. \u201cIt was very important for us to gather this morning, considering the severity of this homicide,\u201d Nishnawbe Aski Nation Deputy Grand... <\/p>\n

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