Homicide detectives have charged Jason Andrew Otway, 38, with second-degree murder and possession of an offensive weapon in connection with the death of Jennifer Otway, 42.
The accused will appear in court on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at 9 a.m.
The Medical Examiner’s office has scheduled an autopsy for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015.
Background:
A 38-year-old Edmonton man is facing murder-related charges in connection with a stabbing incident in the city’s north end late Friday evening.
North Division patrol members responded to an address near 119 Avenue and 56 Street just after 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, after receiving a call for assistance.
Upon arrival, officers found a 42-year-old female suffering from stab wounds. The woman was rushed to hospital by EMS paramedics, where she would later succumb to her injuries.