“It appears Macneil had just recently returned from Nova Scotia to work in Alberta and unfortunately lost his life when a drug deal went bad,” says Det. Dan Collins with Homicide Section.“ A team of EPS homicide investigators have been working hard over the last six months to collect substantial evidence to lay charges against two suspects.”
On Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, homicide detectives charged Daryle Victor Kidder, 36, with second degree murder, possession of an offensive weapon and breach of recognizance. Kidder remains in custody and is awaiting a bail hearing.
The investigation continues with the Edmonton Police Service asking for the public’s assistance in locating Stephanie Pricilla Laderoute, 34. She is facing charges and is wanted on warrants for second degree murder and accessory after the fact. Laderoute has been known to dye and/or shave her hair and may look different than the photo below.
Anyone with information about Laderoute’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm
Background
EPS Homicide Detectives are investigating the death of a 34-year-old male, which is believed to have occurred in a parking lot in the area of 168 Street and 118 Avenue on Wednesday, March 12, 2014.
Investigations reveal that an altercation took place in the parking lot between two men just after 2 a.m. this morning, which led to one of the males being stabbed. The stabbing victim was treated at the scene but died a short time later in hospital.
The Medical Examiner has completed the autopsy on the victim of a stabbing which occurred on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 in a parking lot in the area of 168 Street and 118 Avenue.
It has been determined that Ashley John George Macneil, 34, died from a stab wound.