On Friday evening, friends and family gathered outside Regina’s Legislative Building to remember 37-year-old Rebecca Wilson, who was murdered after an aggravated assault on August 14. Described by her sister Katie as someone with strong character and creativity, the vigil also called for justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Wendy Lerat Lynn, Wilson’s mother, emphasized that her daughter's death is part of a broader issue affecting Indigenous women, advocating for more attention to address why such crimes occur.
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Rebecca Wilson, a 37-year-old Indigenous woman from Regina, was remembered by friends and family outside the Legislative Building on Friday evening. Described as devoted, full of faith, strong in character, and creative, Wilson was an older sister to four siblings, including her sister Katie Wilson who spoke about the devastating loss. Katie emphasized that Rebecca's murder has left a significant gap in their lives. Police are currently investigating her death, which family members say adds another layer of pain due to the violent circumstances. Wendy Lerat Lynn, Rebecca’s mother, highlighted how Rebecca was always advocating for others and being protective towards both her siblings and other children on the playground.
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Friends, family and loved ones of 37-year-old Rebecca Wilson gathered outside Regina’s Legislative Building Friday evening to remember and honour her life.
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Wilson, referred to as ‘Becca’ or ‘Becky’ by those who knew her, was described by family as a devoted older sister, a woman of faith and someone of strong character.
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Her sister, Katie Wilson, said Rebecca was a creative person who spent a lot of time painting and writing.
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“As her sister, there’s a huge gap now and I’ll never be able to fill it the same way,” said Katie Wilson.
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The family took turns speaking about Rebecca Wilson, describing her as funny, loyal and a huge loss for the family.
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Wilson said the circumstances around the death make the loss that much more difficult.
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“She didn’t just die.
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She didn’t just pass away from some sickness or anything or some freak accident.
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She was murdered,” said Wilson.
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Police are investigating.
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Rebecca Wilson’s mother, Wendy Lerat Lynn said Wilson, who was the oldest of five, always embodied the trait of advocating for others.
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“She took on being the big sister,” she said.
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“She did that on the playground too with other kids.
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Lerat said her daughter’s laugh was contagious and wanted people to remember Wilson as faithful, funny and an amazing human being.
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“The way she ended, it didn’t do her any justice at all,” said Lerat.
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Signs at the vigil called for justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
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Lerat said what happened to her daughter is not an isolated incident.
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“I understand there’s different degrees and understanding of murdered and missing Indigenous women,” said Lerat.
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“The more that people start to talk about it maybe it’ll become something that people will actually see.”
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She was found in an alley in the 1400 block of Wascana Street and died from her injuries on Aug. 30.
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“There needs to be something more that is addressing why these women are being murdered,” said Lerat.
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No arrests have been made in Wilson’s death.
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“Our family will not stop, I will not stop.
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It is my mission to find truth for my sister, we will know the truth.
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The truth will come to light, it’s just a matter of when,” said Wilson.
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