After extensive investigation by Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit, on July 9, 2025, two youth, a male and a female, were arrested and have been charged with manslaughter and arson, disregard for human life.
As they are both youth, they cannot be named. After a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, both were remanded to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Wetaskiwin on July 10, 2025.
On Dec. 15, 2024, at 5:12 a.m. Wetaskiwin RCMP received a report of a residential house fire near 53 avenue and 45 Street in Wetaskiwin. Upon arrival, a deceased male was located inside the residence. The male was identified as 67-year-old Wetaskiwin resident Donald Robert and the circumstances surrounding his death were deemed to be suspicious.
