Two youths charged with manslaughter after man dies in Alberta house fire

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WETASKIWIN - Two youths have been charged with manslaughter and arson after a man died in a house fire in central Alberta.

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WETASKIWIN – Two youths have been charged with manslaughter and arson after a man died in a house fire in central Alberta.

RCMP say they responded to the fire in Wetaskiwin, a city south of Edmonton, in December.

The body of 67-year-old Donald Robert was found inside the home and officers deemed his death suspicious.

A patrol car is parked in front of the RCMP headquarters in Montreal, on Thursday, March 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
A patrol car is parked in front of the RCMP headquarters in Montreal, on Thursday, March 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

They say a witness reported seeing someone running away from the home with their clothing on fire.

RCMP say a girl and a boy were arrested Wednesday.

They can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 10, 2025.

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