The death of a woman found inside a residence that caught fire has been deemed a homicide. Police have since identified the female.

The Edmonton Medical Examiner performed an autopsy on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, and determined Teresa Katcheech, 39, died as a result of homicide. The cause of death remains withheld at this time for investigative reasons.

EPS Homicide Section detectives continue to investigate.

Anyone with information about Teresa’s death is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

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