Murder Accused Makes Court Appearance

by Bobby NockNovember 26, 2019

The case of a Sydney man facing a charge of first degree murder is now due back in court in the spring.

37-year-old Joey Frederick Evong is charged in the death of 41-year-old Stephen Richard Rose, whose body was found in a Rotary Drive Apartment on November 5^th.

33-year-old Jessica Anne MacDonald is also facing a first degree murder charge in the case.

Evong appeared by video link for a status report today and the case is due back in court for a focus hearing on April 20^th.

MacDonald is due in court for a status report tomorrow.

Police say Evong, MacDonald and Rose knew each other and the murder was not a random act.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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