Greater than 100 group members gathered Friday night time in Carman to pay their respects to 5 individuals who have been killed final weekend.
Final Sunday, 30-year-old Amanda Clearwater, her three youngsters, six-year-old Bethany, four-year-old Jayven and two-and-a-half month outdated Isabella, and her 17-year-old niece Myah-Lee Gratton have been discovered at three completely different crime scenes round Southern Manitoba.
29-year-old Ryan Manoakeesick is charged with 5 counts of first-degree homicide and stays in custody.
Manoakeesick was Clearwater’s common-law associate and was the daddy of the kids.
Friday’s vigil was held outdoors the home in Carman the place the victims and the suspect lived collectively.
Flowers and stuffed animals made up a shrine outdoors the home.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew was in attendance and shared phrases of assist to these attending.
Additionally in attendance have been members of the Southern Well being Disaster Providers who’re helping anybody struggling to course of the tragedy.
“They can provide us a name, we’re 24/7,” mentioned Amanda, who didn’t give her final identify for confidentiality causes. “We’re not an emergent service, however we’re a disaster service that is ready to meet in particular person and discuss on the telephone.”
Manoakeesick’s first courtroom look is scheduled for late subsequent week.