Death of Calgary woman found badly injured on pathway ruled a homicide

Jelisa Maschki is seen as a youth in a photo supplied by family.

Calgary police say the death of a woman found unconscious on a northeast pathway has been ruled a homicide.

A passerby found Jelisa Maschki, 23, in medical distress on the Nose Creek Pathway near Fox Hollow Golf Course at 4 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9.

She was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition and placed on life support, but later died.

Though an autopsy was conducted, Maschki's cause of death remained undetermined.

On Wednesday, police announced that after collecting more evidence, they believe her death was the result of a "fatal altercation" the day before she was found.

"Tips from the public have been instrumental in helping us progress this investigation and find answers for Jelisa’s family," said Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson in a news release.

Investigators believe the altercation that killed Maschki happened on Sunday, Dec. 8 between 9 and 11 p.m. 

"If you’ve reviewed your CCTV or dashcam footage and don’t see anything overtly suspicious, we’re still interested in having a look at it. Even things that seem insignificant can have tremendous value to an investigation," said Gregson.

Anyone with CCTV or dash-cam footage from the area around Deerfoot Trail and 32 Avenue N.E., as well as 32 Avenue to 36 Avenue N.E., on Dec. 8, between 9 and 11 p.m., is asked to contact police.

Additionally, anyone who used the Nose Creek Pathway who may have seen anyone suspicious during the same timeframe is also asked to contact police.

Tips can also be left anonymously through Crime Stoppers.