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Hanne Meketech's whereabouts before death wanted by RCMP

The RCMP have released photos of the 69-year-old woman found dead in her home in southern Alberta last week, in a bid for any new information that could provide a break in the case.

Death of 69-year-old Coleman woman ruled a homicide last week

Hanne Meketech, a resident of Coleman, was found dead inside her home on the morning of Sept. 9. Derek Saretzky was also charged with murder in her death in April. (RCMP)

The RCMP have released photos of the 69-year-old woman found dead in her homein southern Alberta last weekin an effort toenlist the public'shelp with their investigation.

HanneMeketechwas found dead last weekin Coleman, the neighbouring community toBlairmore,which has been rocked by the double homicides of two-year-oldHailey Dunbar-Blanchette and herfather, Terry Blanchette.

Police will not say if the two cases are linked, and are releasing few details about the case.

"The cause of death is not being released at this time to preserve the integrity of the investigation," RCMP said in a statement.

Officials had said earlier this week they did not believe there was a link, but there are media reports that the grandparents of Derek Saretzky thesuspect in the double homicide in Blairmore lived next door toMeketech.

She was found dead in her home on Sept.9 after a concerned neighbour called 911.

An autopsy later concluded her death was a homicide.

The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is asking anyone with information on Meketech'srecent activities or acquaintances to contact police at 403-519-7314or Crime Stoppers.

RCMP released this photograph of Hanne Meketech in the hope it may help the public recall anything that may be of interest to police. (RCMP)