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HALIFAX- The duo who are accused of planning a Valentine’s Day massacre at the Halifax Shopping Centre appeared in court today.

Lindsay Souvannarath of Illinois and 20-year-old Randall Steven Shepherd of Halifax are charged with conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit arson, illegal possession of weapons and making a threat through social media.

Police foiled the duo’s alleged plan before they could carry it out.

Souvannarath was in court, but Shepherd appeared by video conference from the Burnside jail.

Defence lawyer Luke Craggs asked for a 5 day preliminary trial beginning in June, but the crown says they only need one. Craggs says that they are still waiting on disclosure from the crown.

The duo is scheduled back in court April 16 at 9 a.m. to set preliminary trial dates.

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Shepard has requested to appear via video conference then as well.