Woman found badly injured along Nose Creek Pathway dies in hospital

A woman who was on life support after she was found badly injured in Calgary's northeast has died.

Police confirmed her death Wednesday and identified her as 23-year-old Jelisa Maschki.

Maschki was found on Monday, around 4 a.m., by a passerby along Nose Creek Pathway near the Fox Hollow golf course.

Investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone who had recent contact with Maschki to come forward.

An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.

"We still have many questions surrounding Jelisa's activity leading up to her discovery," Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson said in a release.

"We are hoping to gain answers following the autopsy, which may shed some light on the injuries she sustained and what caused her death.

"We are looking for any information from friends, or people who may have had contact with Jelisa on the night of Sunday, Dec. 8, or the morning of Monday, Dec. 9, 2024."

Police released a photo of the victim—captured by CCTV on Sunday—in the hopes someone will recognize her or her clothing and come forward.

Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, calgarycrimestoppers.org or via the P3 Tips app.

The news comes as a shock to people who frequent the pathway.

"It's unfortunate. I'm sorry to hear about it. We walk this pathway quite often, but we've never had an issue with anybody here. There are a few encampments from time to time, but they've never bothered us," said Craig McLean.

"We come during the day, so I would feel a little uncomfortable at night."

McLean's wife said it's a popular pathway in both the summer and winter.

"A lot of people walk their dogs here, so it's a very positive attitude, so we were quite surprised when we heard somebody had gotten hurt here," said Amy McLean.

Some people who work at businesses not far from the trail say it feels like crime in the area is getting worse, with a police presence in the community often.

"It's terrible," said Dennis Day.

"We put extra locks on the back and the front of the store and all new lighting on the front."

"I think its tragic. I've lived here for decades and we never used to hear those things. ... So, myself, when I go walking, I'm careful where I go as far as if it's getting dark now, where years ago I didn't think anything when it was getting dark," said Dawn Machern, who was visiting the nearby golf course.

"Nine times out of 10, it's fine, but there can be people wandering around that see you as a target, especially if you're a woman."