By Patrick Burles - @PatrickBurles on Twitter

Prelim for woman accused of killing her mother to conclude in April

Feb 10, 2017 | 1:40 PM

LETHBRIDGE – The conclusion of a preliminary hearing for a 51-year old woman — charged with second degree murder — will have to wait for a couple of months.

Lisa Freihaut is accused in the stabbing death of her mother, 78-year old Irene Carter.

The two day prelim — which ensures there is enough evidence to proceed to trial — was scheduled to end Friday (Feb. 10). It ran long though, with the Crown and defence debating the admissibility of certain evidence. After finding a date that would work for everyone involved, the judge adjourned the continuation of the hearing to April 13.

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.

In a release from the Lethbridge Police Service, they stated that they believe a dispute over finances led to a physical altercation between the victim and another individual, which resulted in Carter’s death. They also noted that there is currently no evidence implicating Freihaut’s husband.

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Freihaut remains out on bail under 24-hour house arrest, with exceptions for work, education, medical emergencies and court.

She has yet to enter a plea in the case.