Medical Examiner releases autopsy results

Autopsy results released by the Edmonton Medical Examiner confirm Joao Nascimento, 93, and his wife Maria Nascimento, 81, died from multiple stab wounds Friday, Sept. 2, 2016.

Edward Kyle Roberts, 31, is accused with breaking into a nearby residence and stealing a knife that he allegedly used to kill Joao Nascimento, 93, and Maria Nascimento, 81, after breaking into the couple’s nearby residence sometime on the morning of Friday, Sept. 2, 2016.

Roberts is charged with first degree murder (x2), break and enter (x2), possession of a weapon and breach of recognizance.

Background:

Downtown Division members responded to a suspicious person’s call at a residence near 111 Street and 111 Avenue, at approximately 12:13 p.m. Friday.

Upon arrival, EPS members engaged and arrested a male suspect and subsequently discovered the bodies of two deceased residents inside the home.



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