Update Oct. 25: The autopsy has been completed on the body of a woman found deceased in a Lake Louise hotel room on Sunday. The identification of the victim has not yet been confirmed, however, the Medical Examiner has determined that the manner of death was a homicide.
Investigators from The RCMP Major Crimes Unit have collected sufficient evidence to determine that this death is related to the death of a 52-year-man whose body was found in a vehicle west of Lake Louise on Emerald Lake Road, in the Golden RCMP detachment area on the same day. No additional suspects are being sought by police in relation to these deaths.
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Original post: RCMP in Lake Louise along with the RCMP Major Crimes Unit are investigating after a woman was found deceased in her hotel room yesterday afternoon.
On October 22, at approximately 2:41 p.m., Lake Louise RCMP attended the Chateau Lake Louise to conduct a welfare check on the occupant of one of the rooms. Inside, officers found the woman deceased.
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit South and Lake Louise RCMP are continuing to investigate the circumstances around the woman’s death. Investigators do not believe there is a risk to the public in connection with the woman’s death.
An autopsy is scheduled to take place on Tuesday October 24, at the Calgary Medical Examiner’s Office. An update will be provided when more information becomes available.
Anyone with information on this investigation should contact the Lake Louise RCMP at 403-522-3811. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers [www.crimestoppers.ab.ca] for instructions on how). You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), the recovery of stolen property, and/or a seizure of illicit drugs, you may be eligible for a cash reward.
