McArthur’s lawyers to receive thousands of pages in documents

Some files disclosed to defence run in excess of 10,000 pages due to complexity of the case

Bruce McArthur’s lawyers can expect thousands of pages in disclosure documents in the coming weeks, a Toronto court heard Wednesday morning.

Police have recovered the remains of seven people from planters at a home in midtown Toronto where McArthur worked and stored equipment.

Police have identified three sets of remains from McArthur’s clients’ house so far: Andrew Kinsman, 49, Soroush Mahmudi, 50, and Skandaraj Navaratnam, 40

McArthur is charged with first-degree murder in connection with their deaths, and the presumed deaths of Selim Esen, 44, Majeed Kayhan, 58, and Dean Lisowick, either 43 or 44.

Crown attorney Michael Cantlon said one package of disclosure has been made to defence lawyers, with disclosure sometimes in excess of10,000 pages due to the complexity of the case.

More disclosure is expected as early as Monday and over the next few weeks.

McArthur appeared via video link at College Park court, his posture slumped forward and eyes looking to the side of the camera. He addressed the court twice, once to state his name and to. thank the judge at the end of the brief appearance. A jail guard stood in the doorway of the brightly lit video room.

McArthur’s next appearance is scheduled for April 11.