Man charged with manslaughter in death of baby girl in Regina

A 20-year-old Regina man has now been charged with manslaughter in the death of a oneyear-old girl in that city.

Bailey Carter Lance Peepeetch was initially charged with aggravated assault earlier this month, but on Tuesday, Regina police announced that a charge of manslaughter had been laid.

Peepeetch made his first appearance in court on the new charge that same day and is due back on Oct. 29.

“This development comes as the result of the death of the victim and further investigation by police and other authorities. This is the eleventh homicide in Regina in 2020,” police said in the release.

Police have not released the name of the victim. In an earlier release, police stated Peepeetch was not related to the child but lived in the same residence.

An investigation began Oct. 7, when patrol members were sent at 5:24 p.m. to hospital for a report that EMS was en route with the critically injured girl. “EMS advised that the child's injuries were suspected to be the result of physical abuse,” police said.

Investigation by the Regina Children's Justice Centre (RCJC) resulted, initially, in a charge of aggravated assault. Investigators continued to monitor the condition of the victim in hospital. On Oct. 9, police were notified the baby had died in hospital. Further investigation by the RCJC and the major crimes unit followed, working with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service and the Crown to determine next steps.

On Monday, Peepeetch was rearrested by police and the new charge was laid.