The man who police say is responsible for the death of Abby Speir will be back in Regina Provincial Court Thursday afternoon.

Kevin Obina Okafor, 38, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Speir. Her body was found in a home in Yellow Grass on April 20th, after emergency services responded to a house fire in the community.

Okafor was arrested a few hours later near Swift Current. He is facing the first-degree murder charge, as well as charges of flight from a peace officer, and dangerous driving.