Kabvitok faces first-degree murder charge

The homicide charge against Allen Kabvitok, 35, laid in connection with the March 9 strangulation death of Donna Kusugak in Rankin Inlet, has been raised to first-degree murder.

The Whale Cove resident was originally charged with second-degree murder.

However RCMP say “further review of all relevant evidence and following consultation with the federal department of justice” prompted them to raise the charge to first-degree murder.

Kabvitok’s next court appearance is May 21.