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Kacy Lancaster has been released from jail, but she must stay in her mother's home unless there is a medical or legal reason to leave.

Lancaster is charged with being an accessory to murder after the fact.   The victims were a husband and wife and their eight-year-old son.   Their 12-year-old daughter, who's identity is protected by the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and her 23-year-old boyfriend, Jeremy Steinke, each face three counts of first-degree murder.  They'll be back in court next month.

The judge hearing the Crown's application said he was convinced Lancaster is better off at home, but not in the community.    There is a publication ban on all other evidence released at the hearing

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