What happened to Landon Waddell?

Landon Waddell, 37, died in his home after a violent altercation with his friend Timothy Smith.

Who is on trial for Waddell's death?

Timothy Smith, 46, is on trial for manslaughter in relation to Waddell's death.

What did the third friend, Coady Boyer-Lafond, witness?

Boyer-Lafond testified that he saw Smith punch Waddell twice in the head, and then saw Smith "give him a sort of kick, or stomp" as Waddell fell backwards.

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Saskatoon Tragedy: One Dead After Altercation Between Friends

18 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Drinking night ends in death of one friend
Manslaughter trial begins for accused friend
Third friend witnessed the fatal altercation

On November 17, 2024, a night of drinking among three friends in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan took a tragic turn. According to the testimony of the third friend, Coady Boyer-Lafond, the three were sitting and drinking in the home of Landon Waddell, 37, when an argument broke out between Waddell and their other friend, Timothy Smith, 46.

The argument escalated, and Smith is alleged to have punched Waddell twice in the head. Waddell then fell backwards, and Smith is said to have "given him a sort of kick, or stomp." Waddell died at the scene, and Smith was arrested.

Smith is now on trial for manslaughter, with the Crown prosecutor stating that the "heart of the issue" is what caused Waddell's death. Smith's lawyer has indicated a potential self-defense or accidental death argument, depending on the evidence presented.