At approximately 2:15 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, Edmonton police responded to a call for assistance from Edmonton Fire Rescue Services after they located a woman at a residence near 123 Street and 128 Avenue.

The Edmonton Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, which confirmed that the woman Debbie Elaine Poole, 47, died of an injury consistent with a stab wound, though at the time, the manner of death was undetermined.

On November 13th 2024 EPS said further investigation, including the reexamination of evidence, was conducted and the manner of the woman’s death is now considered homicide. 

Detectives identified a male suspect in this investigation who was known to the woman, though no charges were pursued as he has passed away. Police are not seeking any additional suspects.

Anyone with any information about this or any other crime is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.