The Aporia · Woman arrested in connection with killing of 73-year-old in Winnipeg: police

Police have arrested a 39-year-old woman on charges of second-degree murder related to the death of Lexi Diane Smart, a 73-year-old woman found dead at her home on Primrose Crescent in Winnipeg on June 8. The suspect remains in custody following an investigation by the WPS homicide unit.

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On June 8, the Winnipeg Police Service found Lexi Diane Smart, aged 73, dead at her home on Primrose Crescent in Winnipeg. The homicide unit took over the investigation, which led to the arrest of a 39-year-old woman on Wednesday. This suspect is charged with second-degree murder and remains in custody.

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Woman arrested in connection with killing of 73-year-old in Winnipeg: police · mixed framing

A woman has been arrested in connection with the alleged homicide of a 73-year-old in Winnipeg, police said. asserted

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Lexi Diane Smart, 73, was found dead by police on the night of June 8 at a home in the 1-99 block of Primrose Crescent, according to the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS). uncertain

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After finding the woman, the homicide unit assumed the investigation. asserted

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Get breaking National news As a result of that probe, a 39-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday, according to a WPS news release. uncertain

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She is facing a second-degree murder charge and was detained in custody. asserted

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Woman arrested in connection with killing of 73-year-old in Winnipeg: police

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