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2011 Homicide Presentation

January 1, 2011 – June 13, 2011

Homicide Section ­ Mandate

January 1, 2011 – June 13, 2011 The Homicide Section is tasked with the investigation of all homicides, in­ custody deaths, police shootings, and occurrences involving police use of force in preparation for fatality inquiry hearings. In addition, the section evaluates all sudden deaths, suspicious deaths and accidental deaths to ensure that no criminal act was the cause of death. The Homicide Section also assists other police agencies in homicide and death investigations. A subset of the Homicide Section is the Historical Homicide Unit which is responsible for the organization and investigation of all historical homicide files and historical missing persons files where foul play is suspected.

Homicide Section ­ Staffing

January 1, 2011 – June 13, 2011 Homicide Section has an authorized strength of:

• 2 Staff Sergeants,
• 15 operational Detectives,
• 2 historical homicide Detectives,
• 1 Analyst,
• 1 Witness Coordinator,
• 1 Administrative Assistant and
• 2 transcription / disclosure personnel.

2011 Homicide Breakdown

Out of the 25 Homicides: 21 – 2011 2 – Officer Involved Shootings (ASIRT) 2 – 2009 suspicious death and 2010 suspicious death, both deemed to be homicides in 2011.

January 1, 2011 – June 13, 2011

5 2 11 5 2 Shootings ­ 2 Edged Weapons ­ 11 Officer Involved Shootings ­ 2 Hold Back ­ 5 Other ­ 5

Types of Homicides in 2011

At this time we can confirm this year there have been:

January 1, 2011 – June 13, 2011

1 3 6 3 6 3 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 0­9 10­19 20­29 30­39 40­49 50­59 60­69 70­79

Age of Victims

Age Group Number of Victims 4 21 Female Male

Sex of Victims January 1, 2011 – June 13, 2011

1 10 3 1 4 1 2 3 4 5 10­19 20­29 30­39 40­49 50­59 60­69 Number of Accused Age Group

Age of Accused Persons

Number of Accused ­ 19

January 1, 2011 – June 13, 2011

Victim Offender Relationship

2 2 10 11 Known ­ 10 Stranger ­ 2 SUI ­ 11 Officer Involved ­ 2 January 1, 2011 – June 13, 2011

• To date, 12 (48%) of the homicides have been cleared

by charge.

• 19 different people have been charged with various
• ffences in relation to those 12 files where charges have

been laid.

• Of the 25 homicides, 12 (48%) occurred in public areas

while 11 (44%) were in private residences and 2 (8%) were in Correctional Centers.

Additional Statistical Information

• Year to date, the majority of the victims are Caucasian

11 (44%), 6 (24%) Aboriginal, 4 (16%) Black, 3 (12%) Asians and 1 (4%) East Indian.

• Of the 19 people who have been charged in files year to

date their racial backgrounds are as follows: 11 (58%)

• f the accused were Caucasian, 5 (26%) were

Aboriginal, 2 (11%) were Black and 1 was Asian (5%).

• Year to date there have been 2 spousal homicides both
• f which have been cleared by charge.

Additional Statistical Information

• There were 8 reported homicides during the same date

range in 2010 (Jan 1 – Jun 13, 2010). 1 of those 8 homicides was an Officer Involved shooting.

• In summary, there is no clear discernable pattern at

this time that can be exclusively correlated to the spike in the number of homicides year to date. Homicide Investigators continue to probe into the files with an expectation of improving the clearance rate gradually as investigations continue.

Comparison and Summary

2011 Homicide Synopses

January 1, 2011 – June 13, 2011

2011 Homicide Synopses

The following is a summary of the homicides that have been recorded between January 1 and June 13, 2011

• NO. 1

ACTIVE INVESTIGATION LOCATION: Biruk Papyrus Lounge – 11124­107 Ave VICTIM: JAMA, Mohamud (Male) (23) On January 01, 2011, EPS members responded to a gun complaint at the BIRUK PAPYRUS Lounge at 11124 – 107 Ave. Upon arrival, members found one deceased male in the lobby, and determined that two other persons had been transported to hospital for treatment of injuries.

• NO. 2

BEFORE THE COURTS LOCATION: Killarney Community Centre – 8720­130A Ave. VICTIM: ARLIA Niko, (Male) (17) On January 09, 2011 EPS members were called to a stabbing at a hall party at Killarney Community Centre, 8720­130A Ave. An incident took place in the Hall where three people were stabbed, with one male (ARLIA) dying near the scene. CHARGES LAID Charged with 2nd Degree Murder: Kevin MOFFETT (Male) (19)

• NO. 3

ACTIVE INVESTIGATION LOCATION: Hermitage Park – 137 Ave/20 St VICTIM: NICKEL Daniel (Male) (26) On January 13, 2011 EPS members were called to the area of Hermitage Park by a reporter who had been walking his dog along the walking trails. The reporter noted blood on the trail, and then observed what appeared to be a body down an embankment by the river. EPS members determined the male to be deceased. At autopsy the manner of death was determined to be homicide.

• NO. 4

BEFORE THE COURTS LOCATION: 11413­82 Street VICTIM: PIRIE Christopher (Male) (32) On January 28, 2011 EPS members were called to the residence at 11413­82 St., on a report of a Trouble Not Known. During the initial investigation members determined that a body had been buried at the rear of the noted location. Members located the victim buried in snow in the back alley to the east of the residence. At autopsy the manner of death was determined to be homicide. CHARGES LAID Charged with 2nd Degree Murder: Robert FONTAINE (Male) (54) David CARDINAL (Male) (34) Gary GLADUE (Male) (39)

• NO. 5

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING – ASIRT INVESTIGATION ONGOING LOCATION: Parking lot at Fireside Restaurant – 118 Ave/Wayne Gretzky Dr SUBJECT: GREEN Cyrus (Male) (17) On February 04, 2011 EPS were notified by Edmonton Transit Security of a disturbance at 7424­118 Ave. Three male suspects were armed with weapons, and had threatened four people and then fled the scene. Prior to police arrival, the 3 subjects stabbed a 23 year old male in the face. ETS officers detained one suspect, and the second suspect was located at the rear of the Diesel Lounge and was being held by two employees. The third suspect (Green), was running eastbound towards the Fireside Restaurant (7240­118 Ave) when he was intercepted by a police officer. Green was armed with a weapon and due to his actions, lethal force was used. Green subsequently died of his injuries. ASIRT is responsible for this investigation and will determine whether this officer involved shooting was justified.

• NO. 6

BEFORE THE COURTS LOCATION: Buffalo Underground Night Club – 10220­103 St VICTIM: BAKER Colby (Male) (19) On February 06, 2011 EPS members responded to what appeared to be a minor assault ("trouble with man") complaint at the Buffalo Underground Night Club (10220­103 St). BAKER had been assaulted outside of the nightclub. Initial investigations revealed that BAKER had been punched in the face/head area and then fell to the

• ground. At initial response, BAKER did not want police involvement; however he was

transported to RA Hospital by EMS because he was very intoxicated. Baker’s condition took a turn for the worse, and on February 07 he died. CHARGES LAID Charged with Manslaughter: Brent TODD (Male) (20) Travis MARTIN (Male) (22)

• NO. 7

ACTIVE INVESTIGATION LOCATION: #28 11926­81 St VICTIM: CARDINAL Jeanette (Female) (40) On February 7, 2011 EPS members responded to a sudden death complaint at #28 11926­81 St on a report that a maintenance worker had located a body inside the suite. Investigators found Jeanette CARDINAL deceased. At autopsy the manner of death was determined to be homicide.

• NO. 8

2010 ACTIVE INVESTIGATION LOCATION: 4619­43 Avenue VICTIM: TAKHAR Jaswinder (Female) (45) On December 01, 2010, the body of the deceased, Jaswinder TAKHAR, was discovered in her home at 4619­43 Avenue. An autopsy was conducted on December 2nd, at which time her death was deemed to be suspicious, the cause

• f death was “undetermined” pending additional tests by the Medical Examiner.

On February 08, 2011, the Medical Examiner released manner of death as a homicide.

• NO. 9

BEFORE THE COURTS LOCATION: 2349 Millbourne Rd W. VICTIM: ECHAVEZ Marietta (Female) (52) On February 16, 2011 EPS received a 911 call from a male stating someone had been stabbed at the location. EPS members responded and found Marietta ECHAVEZ deceased in the residence. CHARGES LAID, Charged with 2nd degree Murder: Ireno ODEY (Male) (59)

• NO. 10

BEFORE THE COURTS (2009) LOCATION: 10848­84 Ave VICTIM: ENG Garrick (Male) (7) On January 09, 2009 , the Edmonton Police Service ("EPS") received a call of a sudden death at 10848­84 Ave. Initial information indicated the deceased to be a disabled child (7 yrs.), with a caregiver. EPS officers responded to the scene, interviewed the persons present and assisted the Medical Examiner's investigator in what, at the outset, appeared to be a sudden and natural death. Because of the child's underlying medical conditions, the medical examiner requested the assistance of another medical specialist in performing the autopsy. The autopsy results remained outstanding until approximately April 27th, 2010. The investigation became active when new information was forwarded to the police. CHARGES LAID Charges with Manslaughter: Renee BOUDREAU (Female) (31).

• NO. 11

BEFORE THE COURTS LOCATION: #6 12718­118 St (rear) VICTIM: STEINHAUER Stacy (Male) (28) On February 19, 2011 during a drinking party STEINHAUER and another male got involved in a verbal altercation which soon became a physical confrontation. STEINHAUER was stabbed, left the residence and eventually succumbed to his injuries. CHARGES LAID Charged with 2nd Degree Murder: Daniel FRIDAY (Male) (25)

• NO. 12

BEFORE THE COURTS LOCATION: Edmonton Maximum Security Prison VICTIM: BARASSO Gyozo (Male) (45) On February 26, 2011, EPS North Division members responded to the Edmonton Max Institution, where an inmate, BARASSO, Gyozo, died as a result of injuries he sustained while in his cell. CHARGES LAID 1st Degree Murder et al: Joshua Daniel PICKUNYK (Male) (21) Brent Harold BOAKE (Male) (20) Accessory After Fact to Murder et al: Bruce Dean JACOBSON (Male) (28) Rahim BHANJI (Male) (20) Brent Michael SCHMID (Male) (23)

• NO. 13

BEFORE THE COURTS LOCATION: 10715­96 St. VICTIM: OAR Gerry (Male) (24) On March 05, 2011, EPS members responded to a 911 call where a male, OAR stated he had been stabbed; OAR died as a result of his injuries. Through investigations it was determined an altercation took place between OAR and BERARD. CHARGES LAID Charged with 2nd Degree Murder: Kenneth BERARD (Male) (42)

• NO. 14

BEFORE THE COURTS LOCATION: 143, 127 Village Acres (66 St/131 Ave) VICTIM: AMBASSA Bullen (Male) (33) On March 25, 2011 EPS member’s police responded to #143, 127 Village Acres (66 St/131 Ave) regarding a stabbing complaint. AMBASSA and SIMON had become involved in a dispute where AMBASSA was ultimately stabbed and eventually died of his injuries. CHARGES LAID Charged with 2nd Degree Murder: Jeil SIMON (Male) (23)

• NO. 15

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING – ASIRT INVESTIGATION ONGOING LOCATION: Rear of – 10007­155 St SUBJECT: FIRE, Kinling (Male) (39) On March 30, 2011, EPS received a report from an acquaintance of the deceased, FIRE,

• Kinling. Based on the information EPS members began checking the area of 155 St and

Stony Plain Rd (SPR) due to the nature of the information provided. Shortly thereafter, EPS members came in contact with FIRE at the rear of 10007 – 155St. FIRE was armed with a weapon. Due to the actions of FIRE lethal force was used. FIRE subsequently died of his injuries. ASIRT is responsible for this investigation and will determine whether this officer involved shooting was justified.

• NO. 16

BEFORE THE COURTS LOCATION: Outside George Spady Centre, 10015­105A Ave. VICTIM: ROACH, Michael (Male) (49) On April 03, 2011, ROACH was involved in a very brief verbal confrontation in front

• f the George Spady Center with ANDERSON. ANDERSON then stabbed ROACH

and fled the scene. ROACH died as a result of his injuries. CHARGES LAID Charged with 2nd Degree Murder: Michael ANDERSON (Male) (50)

• NO. 17 & 18

ACTIVE INVESTIGATION LOCATION: Off road in area W of 215 St S of Stony Plain Rd VICTIM:#1 WONG Perry (Male) (72) #2 FENDELET Eloise (Female) (71) WONG and FENDELET went missing from their home at #1102, 9908­114 St., on December 27, 2010. WONG and FENDELET were reported missing to police on January 18, 2011. On April 13, 2011 police were contacted by a male who had discovered what appeared to be two bodies in the same area of 215 St, south of Stony Plain Rd. The deceased persons were confirmed to be WONG and FENDELT. At autopsy, it was confirmed that they were murdered.

• NO. 19

ACTIVE INVESTIGATION LOCATION: 3408­103 Ave VICTIM:#1 KWIATKOWSKI John (Male) (29) On April 14, 2011 EPS members responded to 3408­103 Avenue for a 911 sudden death complaint. The victim had been murdered.

• NO. 20

BEFORE THE COURTS LOCATION: Edmonton Remand Centre VICTIM:#1 STEWART, Barry/Roy (Male) (59) On May 12, 2011 EPS members responded to the Edmonton Remand Center regarding a Suspicious Death complaint. The deceased died as a result of injuries sustained by a fellow inmate. CHARGES LAID Charged with 2nd Degree Murder: Justin SOMERS (Male) (25)

• NO. 21

ACTIVE INVESTIGATION LOCATION: Area of 103 St., N of 106 Ave VICTIM:#1 PRIMEAU, Ronald (Male) (42) On 2011 May 16 members responded to the area of 103 St. North of 106 Ave. for a reported trouble not known complaint. Members located a deceased male on the roadway with injuries which appeared to be criminal in nature.

• NO. 22

BEFORE THE COURTS LOCATION: #204, 11011­83 St. VICTIM:#1 LINDSAY, John (Male) (55) On 2011 May 20 members responded to a stabbing at #204, 11011­83 St. A male called stating that he had a knife in his chest. The male was taken to the RA Hospital where he died of his injuries. The 51 year old female common­law was arrested at the scene. CHARGES LAID Charged with 2nd Degree Murder: Debra RIVERA (Female) (51)

• NO. 23

ACTIVE INVESTIGATION LOCATION: 70 ST / 149 Ave. VICTIM:#1 ABDIRAHIM, Yusuf (Male) (20) On 2011 May 19, members discovered the victim lying on the road at 70 St. and 149

• Ave. He was transported to the RA Hospital where a serious brain injury was
• discovered. ABDIRAHIM died of his injuries on 2011 May 21. Investigations have

identified all the parties involved and determined the facts. Investigations continue.

• NO. 24

ACTIVE INVESTIGATION LOCATION: #411, 12841 – 65 St. VICTIM:#1 ANDERSON, Robert (Male) (70) On 2011 May 31 members were called to a sudden death at #411, 12841 – 65 St. The tenant had not been seen for a week and was found dead. An autopsy determined the manner of death to be homicide.

• NO. 25

ACTIVE INVESTIGATION LOCATION: In front of 8640 – 106 Ave. VICTIM:#1 MOHAMUD, Abdi Ali (Male) (43) On 2011 June 3 members were called to a shooting outside of 8618 – 106 Ave. Three males had approached two other males who came out of the apartment building. An altercation occurred and MOHAMUD was shot and killed. The second victim received a non life threatening gunshot wound and was treated in hospital.