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'No evidence' woman accused of murder knew OPP officer would be fatally shot: Defence

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Ontario Provincial Police Const . Grzegorz Pierzchala was shot on Dec. 27, 2022 , while responding to a vehicle in a ditch.

Randall McKenzie and Brandi Stewart-Sperry were each charged with first -degree murder in the officer’s death.

Prosecutors have argued that McKenzie was the shooter and that Stewart Sperry intentionally helped him.

But in closing arguments, defence lawyer says there's no evidence she knew shots would be fired or that the shooter had a gun.

Douglas Holt told the jury the shooter had “yellow, rotten teeth,” and some witnesses failed to note McKenzie ’s distinct facial tattoos, he said.

The defence lawyer also urged the jury to consider the fact that the gun used to kill Pierzchala had several other DNA profiles as well.

The trial taking place in Cayuga , Ont ., has heard from multiple witnesses.

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