Three individuals accused in connection with the murder of a well-known Owen Sound, Ontario restaurateur have agreed to be extradited from Scotland to face trial in Canada. Robert Evans, aged 25, is charged with manslaughter, while his father, Robert Busby Evans, aged 47, and his uncle Barry Evans, aged 54, are accused of being accessories after the incident. The extradition process is expected to proceed swiftly, according to Robert Currie, a transnational criminal law expert at Dalhousie University. He mentioned that the final steps involve formalizing an agreement between Canada and the UK regarding the terms of surrender for the accused. The transfer could occur within weeks or even days, given that the extradition is uncontested.
The trio appeared before the Edinburgh Sheriff Court where they consented to be extradited to Canada to face the charges. Initially, there were indications that the men would contest extradition due to concerns about the conditions in Ontario jails potentially violating their human rights. The victim, Sharif Rahman, owner of the Curry House, passed away in August 2023 in a London hospital following an altercation outside his Owen Sound restaurant where he confronted patrons attempting to leave without paying.
During the court proceedings, the men acknowledged the irrevocable nature of their consent and agreed to remain in Scottish custody until their transfer to Canada for trial. A letter from Canadian authorities dated October 3, 2025, was read aloud by Scottish Sheriff Julius Komorowski, indicating that any time spent in custody in Scotland awaiting extradition would likely be deducted from their potential sentence upon conviction.
Each of the accused, Busby Evans, Robert Evans, and Barry Evans, individually affirmed their consent to extradition in the courtroom. Family members present at the hearing declined to comment to the media. Professor Currie noted that cooperation between Canada and the UK in law enforcement matters is commonplace, and it is not unusual for suspects to opt not to challenge extradition, sometimes due to pragmatic considerations or financial constraints.
Upon their arrival in Canada, the accused individuals will be treated like any other criminal defendants awaiting trial, with no special privileges granted to foreign nationals. The reasons behind the trio’s decision to consent to extradition remain undisclosed, along with the status of a report on Ontario jail conditions requested by the court.
The investigation into the three men’s identities was aided by CBC News, which uncovered social media profiles linking them to the crime. Robert Evans Jr. is alleged to have assaulted Rahman, resulting in his death, while Barry Evans reportedly aided in his nephew’s escape following the incident. Robert Evans Sr. faces charges for assisting his son in leaving the country after the altercation.
The accused individuals entered Canada under false names using valid UK passports without proper work visas, engaging in a cash-based business operation during their stay. The court did not provide an extradition date at the conclusion of the hearing.