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Police investigating homicide

For Immediate Release: 22-Oct-2026 @ 5:27 PM
MRU #: H26R019

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating a homicide that took place yesterday in northeast Edmonton.

At approximately 8:43 a.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, police responded to the report of an unresponsive, injured female at a residence in the area of 113 Avenue and 32 Street. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services and EMS attended and attempted lifesaving measures; sadly, the female was declared deceased on scene.

The EPS Homicide Section took over the investigation. An autopsy was completed today, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 and confirmed the victim, Jodie Thomas, 31, died as a result of homicide. The cause of death is being withheld at this time for investigative reasons.

Investigators are asking any witnesses, or anyone with information or dashcam or doorbell cameras that were active in the area to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.

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