Woman found dead in Strathearn suite may be victim of domestic violence
41-year-old male suspect was estranged from 33-year-old victim for years, police say
Police are investigating the suspicious death of a woman in southeast Edmonton as a domestic violence incident.
Around 4 p.m. Monday, police responded to a 911 disturbance call at8725 96th Ave. in the Strathearn neighbourhood.
When officers arrived, they found a 33-year-old woman dead inside a suite in the building, which is part of the Strathearn Heights apartment complex.
A 41-year old man who knew the woman has been taken into custody as a suspect, police said in a news release Tuesday. Charges are pending.
The man and the woman had beenestranged for several years, said police.
Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation.
Investigators continue to conduct interviews.