The lawyer representing Pier Robotti in the Roxanne Louie murder case has withdrawn from representing his client because of health issues. Robert Maxwell told reporter “I don’t have the energy in me since my heart operation” Maxwell said. Maxwell told the court Tuesdy that defence lawyer Don Skogstad has taken over.

A preliminary inquiry has been set for February 2nd.

Pier Robotti has been charged with 2nd degree murder along with his sister Grace. Both are out on bail.

Lawyers in the case have expressed frustration over how long it has taken to get full disclosure – the case being a year old.

Louie, a 26-year-old single mother and OIB member, was reported missing in early January 2015 after failing to show up at Penticton Regional Airport for a flight back to Vancouver.

A search ended with the discovery of her body in the Naramata/Chute Lake area.

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