Charges laid in death of southern Alberta woman
A southern Alberta man has been charged in the death of a woman who died after a brutal assault.
Mounties responded to a home in Langdon, Alta., around noon on May 26 after receiving a 911 call.
The victim was found unresponsive and was taken to hospital in Calgary in serious condition.
Over a week later, on June 7, she succumbed to her injuries.
RCMP have identified the victim as 56-year-old Audra Demolitor.
Scott Demolitor, 31, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with second-degree murder.
Demolitor remains in police custody and is scheduled to appear in court on June 20.
Langdon is located roughly 20 kilometres east of Calgary.
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