2 youths charged with manslaughter after man dies in Wetaskiwin arson
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Two youths are facing manslaughter and arson charges after a man died in a house fire in central Alberta last winter.
RCMP responded to the fire in Wetaskiwin, south of Edmonton, just after 5 a.m. on Dec. 15, 2024.
The Wetaskiwin and Millet fire departments also arrived and put out the blaze at the home near 53 Avenue and 45 Street.
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After the flames were extinguished, the body of 67-year-old Donald Robert was found inside the home.
Officers deemed the circumstances surrounding his death as suspicious and the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit took over the case.
Police said a witness reported seeing someone running away from the home with their clothing on fire.
RCMP said on Wednesday, a girl and a boy were arrested and charged with both manslaughter and arson – disregard for human life.
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The pair can't be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act because they are underage.
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