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Calgary Man Charged in Teen Overdose Death | Calgary News
Calgary’s first-ever manslaughter charge in a drug overdose case targets 40-year-old Steve Phillip Gilbert Collins, linked to the death of 16-year-old Jordynn Atkins-Materi in November. Police say the teens met a male acquaintance who later found Jordynn unresponsive after drugs — including carfentanil — were consumed. The case, handled by Calgary’s Drug Investigations team, is now in court, where Collins’ lawyer seeks a delay until July 22nd to review evidence and secure bail. The defense needs time to build a plan — either negotiating release with prosecutors or preparing for a contested…
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