Crown prosecutors have told the jury in the trial of Robert Baltovich that they won't be calling any witnesses or bringing evidence. The jury acquitted him after the judge said there was no alternative but to acquit.
The Crown, after asking the court to delay the proceedings several times this month, said Tuesday morning it will not proceed with its case against Baltovich.
It was the second time Robert Baltovich was to stand trial in the murder of his university sweetheart Elizabeth Bain.
Last Wednesday, crown prosecutor Phil Kotanen asked the court to delay proceedings.
"I am simply not in a position to commence the trial at this point," he said.
Bain disappeared on June 19, 1990 after telling her mother she was heading to the
Shortly after the 22 year old went missing, her car was found mere kilometres from her home. Forensic tests identified her blood in the back seat.
Baltovich was charged in November 1990.
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