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Prelim to be Set for Woman Accused in Mother’s Death

Jul 25, 2016 | 1:17 PM

LETHBRIDGE – It’s anticipated that a date will be set for a preliminary hearing the next time Lisa Freihaut returns to court.

Freihaut’s lawyer explained Monday (July 25) morning that more time is needed to find a date that works for the prelim, which should take about three days. It would determine if there’s enough evidence to proceed to trial.

The charges stem from the murder of Freihaut’s 78-year old mother, Irene Carter.

On January 17, 2016, Freihaut and her husband called police, saying they found Carter’s body in her home along the 300 block of Normandy Road South while going to check-up on her. An autopsy confirmed she died from multiple stab wounds, and police believe she was killed on January 13.