Woman found dead in Strathearn suite may be victim of domestic violence

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.

An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday.