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Police investigating homicide

For Immediate Release: 03-Jan-2025 @ 11:30 AM
MRU #: H24R042

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Homicide Section is investigating the death of a woman found deceased near the North Saskatchewan River.

On Dec. 30, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., a female was found deceased on the riverbank east of the Quesnell Bridge near Whitemud Park.

On Jan. 2, 2025 an autopsy determined that Ashley Burke, 43 died as a result of homicide. A cause of death is not being released at this time for investigative purposes.

At the time of her death, Burke was living in Edmonton, but had ties to Spruce Grove. Police are looking to speak with anyone who had contact with her between Dec. 27 and Dec. 30, 2024.

Anyone with information is asked to call the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

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