Kendra Sinclair (left) has been charged with second-degree murder of her cousin Faye Sanderson. (Supplied photo)
On March 4, 2025, with the assistance of the Edmonton Police Service, the Winnipeg Police Homicide Unit went to the Edmonton Institution for Women in Edmonton, Alberta, and arrested 35-year-old Kendra Leanne SINCLAIR and charged her with second-degree murder.
On Sep. 21, 2021 shortly before 8:45 a.m., a fire occurred at 510 Young Street. A female victim, 44-year old Faye SANDERSON, was found deceased within the residence. The initial investigation revealed that the fire had been deliberately set and foul play was involved.
SANDERSON was a member of Mosakahiken Cree Nation who was residing in Winnipeg at the time of her death.
After extensive efforts over the years by Winnipeg Police Homicide Unit a female suspect was identified. It was revealed through investigation that suspect and deceased were previously known to one another. They were cousins.
Sinclair was remanded in custody.
