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Autopsy complete in death at fire scene

For Immediate Release: 10-Feb-2026 @ 3:59 PM
MRU #: H26R002-1

The death of a woman found inside a residence that caught fire has been deemed a homicide. 

The Edmonton Medical Examiner performed an autopsy today, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 and determined the deceased female found in a residential fire yesterday morning died as a result of homicide. The female was confirmed to be an adult, but has not yet been identified. The cause of death is being withheld at this time for investigative reasons.

EPS Homicide Section detectives continue to investigate.

Anyone with information about the woman’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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