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Two youths charged with manslaughter after man dies in Alberta house fire

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 10 Jul, 2025 12:06 PM
  • Two youths charged with manslaughter after man dies in Alberta house fire

Two youths have been charged with manslaughter and arson after a man died in a house fire in central Alberta.

RCMP say they responded to the fire in Wetaskiwin, a city south of Edmonton, in December.

The body of 67-year-old Donald Robert was found inside the home and officers deemed his death suspicious.

They say a witness reported seeing someone running away from the home with their clothing on fire.

RCMP say a girl and a boy were arrested Wednesday.

They can't be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Picture Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

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