Three men and a woman charged – Alberta Major Crimes unit investigates the death of Tara Miller as a homicide

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Turner Valley and Okotoks RCMP responded to a report of human remains near Hwy 552 and 128 Street East near Okotoks, Alta on March 30th.

Police said the deceased has been identified as 37-year-old Tara Miller, also known as Tara Mbugua, of Calgary. Her death is being investigated as a homicide.

anyone who may have seen suspicious activity near Highway 552 and 128 Street East between noon on March 29 and 5 p.m. on March 30. Anyone with information is asked to call Turner Valley RCMP at 403-933-4262

Update January 22nd 2024,

Police announced they laid homicide charges against three men and a woman. 

  • Gurpreet Gill, 30, faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated assault and using a firearm in an indictable offence. 
  • Greg Schuster, 30, is charged with manslaughter, aggravated assault and accessory after the fact to murder. 
  • Jared Burke, 24, is charged with manslaughter, aggravated assault and using a firearm in an indictable offence.
  • Shyana Popplestone, 25, faces a single count of manslaughter.