A North Battleford man has been sentenced to life in prison in relation to a 2019 homicide.

23 year-old Nicolas Buck was initially arrested on charges of 1st degree murder in July of 2019 after the death of 61 year-old Mark Douglas Johnson.  Also arrested was 48 year-old David Keller, who was also charged with 1st degree murder.  In April of 2020 Buck waived his right to have a preliminary hearing and consented to go straight to trial.

On Thursday Buck was found guilty of 2nd degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with no eligibility of parole for 12 years.

Keller remains in custody and is scheduled for a three week trial beginning October 4th.