Calgary witness describes brutal assault on homicide victim

In a Calgary court, a witness shared details about the brutal beating of homicide victim Keanan Crane. The witness, known only as A.B., testified that Crane was attacked over a drug debt. He said Crane wanted to resolve the issue but was met with violence. A.B. explained that after a night of drinking, Crane and two friends went to a home where an argument erupted about the unpaid debt. The situation escalated quickly. Following a loud exchange, a man in the house signaled to others, and they all jumped on Crane, kicking and punching him. During the attack, Crane tried to defend himself but was overwhelmed. He pleaded for a conversation, saying, “Let’s talk about this,” but his attackers continued to strike him. A.B. described how Crane was then restrained with duct tape over his mouth and limbs. The witness also revealed that the man involved in the debt directed the others to "feed him down," referring to the drug fentanyl. Weeks later, parts of Crane’s body were discovered in a remote area near Calgary. Jason Tait, who lived at the residence where the incident occurred, is currently on trial for manslaughter and being an accessory to murder. His trial is ongoing.