The case of Joanie Lepage, the Cedars resident accused of the premeditated murder of cryptocurrency influencer Kevin Mirshahi, could well end up in Superior Court. At least, that's what her lawyer, Me Patrick Davis, suggested this Wednesday before Judge Marie-Chantal Doucet at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse.

During his brief appearance before the magistrate, defense attorney Me. Davis asked that the case be postponed until October 25, in the presence of the accused. “In the meantime, Me Langis and I will continue our discussions as to whether we should go directly to the Superior Court for a release or whether there are other possibilities,” he pleaded.

Joanie Lepage's alleged offences occurred on June 21 at a residence on rue Rolland, in Les Cèdres. The woman is facing, among other charges, premeditated murder, kidnapping and false imprisonment. 

Two men, including cryptocurrency influencer Kevin Mirshahi, and two women were abducted from the parking lot of an apartment building on de la Commune Street in Montreal. 

Three of the four victims were found unharmed the day after the events, in the West Island of Montreal. Kevin Mirshahi's body has still not been found, and the investigation is continuing.

For the moment, the suspect is the only person charged in the case, but other arrests could follow, Sûreté du Québec spokesman Louis-Philippe Ruel confirmed to Néomédia earlier in August. 

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