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Murder of Bailey McCourt in Kelowna Parking Lot Prompts Calls for Bail and Court Reform

McCourt’s father has assumed guardianship of her daughters following provincial calls for stricter bail rules

Bailey McCourt was 32 years old at the time of her violent death. She leaves behind two young children.
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Overview

  • James Edward Plover was charged with second-degree murder on July 5 and remains in custody ahead of his July 10 court appearance.
  • Kelowna RCMP say Plover attacked McCourt and another woman with a hammer after responding to a hit-and-run report near Spall Road and Enterprise Way, killing McCourt and seriously injuring the second victim.
  • A June 2024 “K-file” assault and threats case against Plover was stayed less than six weeks after he posted bail despite McCourt’s public warnings about his ex-partner’s instability.
  • McCourt’s father, Shane, has taken on care of her two young daughters and a GoFundMe campaign is raising money for their living expenses and funeral costs.
  • Premier David Eby and the Battered Women’s Support Services have called on the federal government to tighten bail rules and address judicial shortcomings to better safeguard domestic violence survivors.