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Murder charge laid in Wabaseemoong death

OPP confirm the death of 61-year-old Alex Smith is being treated as a homicide
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WABASEEMOONG INDEPENDENT NATIONS — A 32-year-old faces a murder charge after a death in the community earlier this week.

Provincial police on Friday confirmed the death of 61-year-old Alex Smith is being treated as a homicide.

Police arrested Emma Jane Fisher, who was charged with second degree murder.

Fisher remains in custody and is expected to appear in a Kenora court next week.

A post-mortem will be conducted in Toronto to confirm the cause of death.

The charges have yet to be tested in court.




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