Woman and man found dead in southwest Calgary home
Calgary police are investigating the deaths of a man and woman after their bodies were found in the community of Erlton last week.
Police were called to a home in the 0-100 block of 34 Avenue S.W. around 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15 to check on the welfare of a woman whose friends said they hadn't heard from her for several days.
Officers found the woman and a man dead inside the home.
WestJet employees confirm to CTV News the deceased woman is pilot Christina Thomson.
In an emailed statement, Capt. Bernard Lewall, chair of the WestJet Master Executive Council of the Airline Pilots Association, International, said Thomson was a driven and strong leader, and a role model for younger women in aviation.
“Words cannot begin to describe the sense of devastation, grief, and profound loss which now envelops the WestJet pilot group, with the tragic passing of Captain Christina Thomson,” the statement reads.
“Her life will leave an indelible mark on all those fortunate to have met her. In addition to her professional successes, she had the unique ability to make everyone she crossed paths with feel like they were her closest friend.”
At this time, police are classifying the deaths as suspicious pending autopsies, scheduled for Tuesday.
"Until this has been completed, no further information can be shared," police said in a Monday news release.
Anyone with information about the deaths is asked to call police at 403-266-1234.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
With files from CTV News Calgary's Jordan Kanygin
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