Regina’s first homicide victim of 2022 identified, son charged

A Regina man is facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of his mother.

The Regina Police Service and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service have began death investigation after a woman was found dead in a home on Toronto Street. It has since been deemed a homicide.

The victim has been identified as 63-year-old Deborah Mae Mahadeo and next of kin have been notified.

This is Regina’s first homicide investigation of 2022.

Raefe Aeron Mahadeo, 34, made his first court appearance on this charge in provincial court Wednesday morning.

Police were called to the home on the 1600 block around 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday. Early information indicated there was a dead woman in the home.

Officers found the woman, who was confirmed dead.

Police secured the scene and requested a coroner as well as additional police resources.

Anyone with information that could help police is asked to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Regina Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).