Arrest made in Halloween homicide

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Arrest made in Halloween homicide

The Medical Examiner’s Office has released autopsy results into the suspicious death of a 20-year-old woman that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 in west Edmonton.

The cause of death of Leona Naepetung-Stevens, 20, has been confirmed as stab wounds with the manner of death being homicide.

Joseph Sinclair, 20, has been arrested and charged with second degree murder.

Background:
West Division patrol members responded to a 911 call for assistance at an address near 96 Avenue and 176 Street, at approximately 5 p.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2016.

Upon arrival, members found the body of a deceased teen female in the residence.

Homicide detectives have since taken over the investigation.

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