I've been shocked at how much his lawyer is talking. 1st time, before body found, when charge is just forcible confinement, he says 100% not guilty, client shocked, etc.
Then, after body found & charge upgraded to 1st degree, he says there's more to the story, that he can't get into. Well, who told him that there's more to the story? His 100% innocent client? If he's 100% innocent, how does he know what the story is?
Most good criminal lawyers will not say much, especially this early. They don't know what evidence the Crown has, they're not yet sure what defence they'll lead, and they don't want to tie themselves into a defence theory yet. It's tempting to take the spotlight when you are the media's person of the moment, but you have to learn to say no for your client's protection.
Like one of the other posters already stated, I wouldn't be surprised if a new lawyer comes on for DM. There are a handful of lawyers in the province who are known for high profile murder cases. I expect one of them will take over at some point.