Man was on cocaine when he fatally attacked teen: court documents
A St. Albert man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and aggravated assault in connection with the death of a teenage girl and aggravated assault on her cousin.
According to court documents, Kaj Alexander Randall admitted to attacking Jaeden Chaisson and her cousin in their home on July 18, 2024.
Jaeden Chaisson
Jaeden Chaisson, 17, died following a July 18 stabbing at a St. Albert residence. (Photo: GoFundMe)
The girls lived in the home with Randall, who was the boyfriend of the cousin's mother.
According to the agreed statement of facts, Randall was under the influence of cocaine when he attacked the girls.
A second-degree murder conviction comes with an automatic life sentence. The Crown and defence have made a joint submission of no parole for 12 years.
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