The 2025 Edmonton Homicide Victim List is available here

Edmonton police were called to help EMS at a home near 162 Street and 96 Avenue, early in the morning on Friday, April 11, 2025, around 1 a.m.

When they arrived, they found a man who had died. Due to the suspicious nature of the situation, the Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section took over the case.

Later that same day, the Medical Examiner performed an autopsy on the victim, identified as 35-year-old John Monares. However, both the cause and manner of his death are still being looked into.

Police are asking anyone who may have information about what happened to Mr. Monares to contact them at 780-423-4567.