Bail Granted for 19-Year-Old Charged in Peterborough Stabbing Death

Jayson Wilson, 25, was stabbed in a confrontation with a group of individuals in the Nisbett Funeral Home parking lot on August 3. Wilson died at Peterborough Regional Health Centre and 19-year-old Josh Crane, who was charged with manslaughter in connection with the incident, has been released on bail. As part of the bail conditions, Crane will be fitted with a GPS monitoring device and will be required to be in the presence of his surety at all times, with the exception of work and school. Additionally, Crane will not be allowed to possess any weapons. Crane is set to return to court in October.

Key Takeaways:

• Josh Crane, 19, has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the stabbing death of Jayson Wilson on August 3.
• Crane was granted bail on Friday, but will be fitted with a GPS monitoring device and will be subject to certain conditions.
• Crane will be required to be in the presence of his surety at all times, except for work and school, and will not be allowed to possess any weapons.
• Two 17-year-olds, who were also charged in connection with the homicide investigation, cannot be named due to the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
• A GoFundMe has been set up for Wilson's family, and a benefit will be held for Wilson on Saturday at the Honky Tonk Angel Bar.

Statistics:

• August 3: Date of the stabbing incident that resulted in Jayson Wilson's death.
• 25: Age of Jayson Wilson at the time of his death.
• 19: Age of Josh Crane, who was charged with manslaughter in connection with the incident.
• 2: Number of 17-year-olds charged in connection with the homicide investigation.
• 1: Number of youths originally charged with accessory after the fact, but later added with a charge of manslaughter.

Sources:

• Peterborough Police Service
• Ontario Court of Justice
• Peterborough This Week
• GoFundMe page for Jayson Wilson's family
• Social media poster for the benefit held for Wilson's family