Saskatchewan. Nursing home homicide investigation ends without charge after lone 76-year-old suspect dies

Police say the investigation into the murder of an 85-year-old woman at a care home in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan is over because the 76-year-old suspect is also dead.

The victim was assaulted Aug. 14, 2022, at a care home on the 700 block of E. 28th Street in Prince Albert, police said.

She was taken to hospital with her injuries and died five days later. Police have identified a 76-year-old woman as the only suspect, although she was never arrested or charged.

On Tuesday, police said the suspect was also deceased.

A police spokesman said in a written statement that there were no other suspects in the investigation.

« The investigation into this incident is now complete. »