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Global News
10-07-2025
- Global News
2 youths charged with manslaughter after man dies in Wetaskiwin arson
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook 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. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 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. Story continues below advertisement The pair can't be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act because they are underage.
CTV News
10-07-2025
- CTV News
2 teens charged with manslaughter after man's body found following 2024 house fire
A man's body was found after a fatal fire in Wetaskiwin, Alta. on Dec. 15, 2024. (Brandon Lynch/CTV News Edmonton) Police have arrested two people after the body of a man was found in the rubble of a burned house south of Edmonton last year. Emergency crews were called to the fire at 53 Avenue and 45 Street in Wetaskiwin at 5:12 a.m. on Dec. 15, 2024. The body of 67-year-old Westaskiwin resident Donald Robert was found after the flames were extinguished. Robert's death was determined to be suspicious, and after a months-long investigation police arrested a teenage boy and girl on Wednesday. The pair, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, have been charged with manslaughter and arson with disregard for human life. They will appear in court in Wetaskiwin on Thursday.
Hamilton Spectator
10-07-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Two youths charged with manslaughter after man dies in Alberta house fire
WETASKIWIN - Two youths have been charged with manslaughter and arson after a man died in a house fire in central Alberta. RCMP say they responded to the fire in Wetaskiwin, a city south of Edmonton, in December. The body of 67-year-old Donald Robert was found inside the home and officers deemed his death suspicious. They say a witness reported seeing someone running away from the home with their clothing on fire. RCMP say a girl and a boy were arrested Wednesday. They can't be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 10, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
10-07-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Two youths charged with manslaughter after man dies in Alberta house fire
WETASKIWIN – Two youths have been charged with manslaughter and arson after a man died in a house fire in central Alberta. RCMP say they responded to the fire in Wetaskiwin, a city south of Edmonton, in December. The body of 67-year-old Donald Robert was found inside the home and officers deemed his death suspicious. They say a witness reported seeing someone running away from the home with their clothing on fire. RCMP say a girl and a boy were arrested Wednesday. They can't be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 10, 2025.
