EPS lays murder charge in 83-year-old woman’s death

Homicide Section lays murder charge in relation to 83-year-old woman’s death

November 7, 2019

The Edmonton Police Service has laid a first-degree murder charge in relation to an incident that occurred in July, which resulted in the recent death of an 83-year-old woman.

Cynthia Hamelin, 49, is charged with first-degree murder.

On Saturday, July 20, 2019, police were called to a senior’s housing facility in the area of 95 Street and 108A Avenue on the report of a of break-and-enter. It was reported that Hamelin gained entry to 83-year-old Guiseppina Micieli’s suite and assaulted her. The complainant was treated and transported to hospital by paramedics with serious injuries sustained from the assault. The complainant and accused were not known to one another.

A few days later, Hamelin was identified and charged for Break and Enter, Aggravated Assault and Forcible Confinement. At the time of this offence she was out on a recognizance order for a series of break-and-enters of senior homes.

On Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, Micieli succumbed to her injuries in hospital and an autopsy was conducted the following day, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the cause of death to be pneumonia caused by blunt force injuries sustained during the assault in July. The manner of death was determined to be homicide.

Investigators are not looking for any additional suspects.

Anyone with information in relation to this death is asked to contact 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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Published on September 12, 2025

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By Andrew Rice

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox revealed on Friday that shell casings used by Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter had inscriptions on them.

Cox said investigators determined the alleged shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, used a bolt action rifle, which was discovered on the edge of Utah Valley University’s campus wrapped in a dark colored towel. Cox said the rifle had a scope on it.

Cox listed four bullet casings with written inscriptions. The casing that had been fired read “notices bulges OWO what’s this?”

Three other casings that had not been fired also had inscriptions on them. One casing read “hey fascist! catch!” with an up arrow symbol, right arrow symbols and three down arrow symbols, Cox said.

Another casing with an inscription read “oh bella ciao bella ciao bella ciao ciao ciao,” Cox said.

The fourth casing recovered by investigators read “if you are reading this, you’re gay lmao.”

Cox said a family member of Tyler Robinson, the alleged shooter, told investigators he had becomes “more political” in recent years.

Cox called on the public to display unity following Kirk’s shooting.

“History will dictate if this is a turning point for our country,” Gov. Cox said. “Every single one of us gets to choose right now if this is a turning point for us.”

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‘Radicalized’ shooter dead, two injured in wake of school shooting

Published on September 12, 2025

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By Elyse Apel

Authorities identified 16-year-old Desmond Holly as the shooter who injured two at Evergreen High School, which is nestled in the foothills about 30 miles west of Denver.

Holly died of self-inflected wounds on Wednesday afternoon, the same day as the shooting. Authorities said on Thursday he was “radicalized by some extremist network.”

Both of the injured students remain in critical condition in the hospital, according to Jacki Kelley, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office public information officer.

Kelley spoke at a press conference on Thursday.

She said more information will be coming regarding Holly’s radicalization as law enforcement continues its investigation. That investigation includes warrants for Holly’s phone and home.

Kelley applauded teachers, coaches, staff and students at the school.

“The most important thing I can tell you today is that the students and the staff at the school were amazing,” Kelley said. “They did their job. They did it well, and lives were saved yesterday because of the actions they took during their lockdown.”

She added the situation could have been much worse had school authorities not acted as quickly as they did.

“We know that the suspect had a handgun. He had to keep reloading. He would fire and reload fire and reload,” Kelley said. “The suspect brought quite a bit of ammunition with him, and he continued to reload … We are very, very grateful that there were not more injuries, but saddened that there were any.”

One of the victims’ families released a statement on Thursday identifying the victim as 18-year-old Matthew Silverstone.

“The family appreciates the community’s concern and support, but as we remain focused on our loved one’s recovery, we respectfully request privacy as we continue to heal and navigate the road ahead,” the statement said.

The other student’s family chose not to release a statement or the victim’s information.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation. They are working in conjunction with FBI Denver and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Denver (ATF Denver), which both had personnel respond to the scene.

“We have a great deal of support from so many jurisdictions, but the FBI’s role here has been tremendous,” Kelley said.

Contrary to previous reports, authorities said the crime scene did not stay on school property, instead spilling onto a nearby street.

Kelley also addressed reports that a student had been released from the hospital, which she said was not true as of Thursday.

The first call regarding Wednesday’s shooting was received at 12:24 p.m. Hundreds of local law enforcement immediately responded to the school.

In 2024, Evergreen High School had about 900 students grades 9-12 enrolled in it.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office stated Friday morning that there will be no more press conferences regarding the shooting.

Elyse Apel is a reporter for The Center Square covering Colorado and Michigan. A graduate of Hillsdale College, Elyse’s writing has been published in a wide variety of national publications from the Washington Examiner to The American Spectator and The Daily Wire.