Case adjourned for 1 of 2 defendants in death of Tyson MacDonald

One of the defendants in the murder of 17-year-old Tyson MacDonald in eastern P.E.I. in December was back in court Thursday, but the proceedings were adjourned until June.

At that time, the teenager is expected to enter a plea on the charges against him.

MacDonald went missing in eastern P.E.I. on Dec. 14. After a six-day search, police found his body, and two teenagers were arrested that same day.

They were charged with first-degree murder and interfering with human remains, and have remained in custody ever since.

Two youth have been charged in the death of 17-year-old Tyson MacDonald. (Submitted)

A publication ban under the Youth Criminal Justice Act prevents CBC News from naming either of the two accused people.

In the case of the defendant who appeared Thursday, Crown attorney Jeff MacDonald said both the Crown and defence are waiting for a report that will be crucial in determining how the case will proceed. He would not give any other details.

Sentencing Friday for 2nd teen

In February, the other defendant in the case pleaded guilty to charges related to misleading police and giving false statements.

Other charges against him were stayed, which means they won't be pursued at this time.

The court confirmed that his sentencing hearing on those guilty pleas, scheduled for Friday, will go ahead as planned.

On Thursday, dozens of Tyson MacDonald's relatives and friends packed into the courtroom, many wearing blue hoodies showing the young man's hockey number, 8.