Calgary Domestic Homicide

• Sentencing arguments heard for Calgary man who killed wife with U-Haul van

  Ronald Candaele was convicted of second-degree murder a year ago in the February 2020 killing of Melissa Rae Blommaert.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2022
  
• Crime Beat podcast: Justice for Lacey

  In the latest episode of the Global News podcast, Crime Beat, Nancy Hixt shares the painstaking lengths forensic investigators went to in an effort to find justice for Lacey.

  Crime

  Feb 22, 2022
  
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• Calgary woman charged with manslaughter in relation to 2019 domestic incident

  The CPS said anyone experiencing violence in either a family or intimate relationship are encouraged to reach out as "these harmful behaviours often become worse over time."

  Crime

  May 20, 2020
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• Young Calgary woman killed in domestic homicide; common-law partner in custody: police

  Investigators said the woman's body was initially found by family members who went to the home out of concern for her well-being.

  Crime

  Apr 28, 2020
• Victim and suspect believed to be married in Calgary domestic homicide; murder charge laid

  A murder charge has been laid in the death of a woman found lying unconscious on the road in Bowness.

  Crime

  Feb 11, 2020
• Calgary mom fighting to open Airdrie women’s shelter

  To celebrate her second anniversary of leaving an abusive relationship, Keri Looijen hopes to raise $10,000 for the stalled Airdrie P.O.W.E.R. women's shelter.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2019
• Stoney Trail sudden deaths a case of murder-suicide: Calgary police

  Officers were called to the area for reports of a sudden death at about 9 a.m. on Friday. When investigators arrived, they found two people dead.

  Crime

  Jun 3, 2019
• Candlelight vigil held in honour of Calgary woman killed by her ex

  Family and friends of a young Calgary woman who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend last year gathered at her gravesite on Monday for a candlelight vigil in her honour.

  Crime

  Mar 26, 2019
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• Family of murdered Calgary woman Nadia El-Dib share her story to raise awareness around domestic abuse 

  “It's a very bittersweet feeling of, ‘I wish none of this happened and I’d do anything to get her back,’ but that's not possible,” Racha said. “So the only way we can go about it is to do something good out of this.”

  Crime

  Oct 26, 2018
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• Accused Calgary triple murderer found fit to stand trial, remanded into custody

  The man accused of a triple homicide in Calgary has been found fit to stand trial, court heard on Wednesday morning.

  Crime

  Aug 8, 2018