The man accused of killing Rose Kerwin in Carleton Place, 56 year-old Marcel Lapensee has dropped his lawyer.
Ottawa defense lawyer Paolo Giancaterino has represented Lapensee since his arrest.
Kerwin was found dead in Mississippi River in Pakenham on Nov. 12th of last year.
Lapensee will return to court via a video link Tuesday.
He is expected to be accompanied by his new council.