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Case of man accused of quadruple homicide in Markham put over

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(From left to right) Malesa Zaman, 21, Moniruz Zaman, 59, Momotaz Begum, 50, and Firoza Begum, 70, are seen in this compilation of undated photographs. (Facebook)

NEWMARKET, Ont. -- A man accused in a quadruple homicide north of Toronto has had his case put over to next month.

Menhaz Zaman, 23, was charged with four counts of first-degree murder after police found four people dead in a Markham, Ont., home in late July.

Friends have said the four were Zaman's grandmother, parents and sister.

Zaman, who appeared in court via video link wearing an orange jumpsuit and glasses, said little during the brief hearing in Newmarket, Ont.

His lawyer said the defence had received some disclosure materials and needed time to review them.

The judge presiding over the hearing ordered the case to return to court on Sept. 19.