A quiet Calgary neighborhood was shattered this week by a tragedy unfolding within the walls of a home on Canterbury Gardens S.W. Police responded to a call Thursday morning, discovering an elderly woman deceased, a scene that would soon reveal a far darker truth.
The victim has been identified as Sharon Helene Roberts, 83 years old. An autopsy completed Friday confirmed the devastating reality: her death was not from natural causes, but a homicide. Investigators quickly focused on the possibility of a domestic incident, a chilling prospect in a seemingly peaceful community.
Within days, detectives honed in on a suspect – Roberts’ own daughter, 52-year-old Tonnya Marisse. She was taken into custody Friday at a residence on Stradwick Rise S.W., the weight of the investigation descending upon her.
Marisse now faces a second-degree murder charge, a grave accusation that will be formally presented in court on Tuesday. Authorities have stated that no other individuals are currently being sought in connection with Roberts’ death, focusing their efforts on building a case against the daughter.
The investigation remains active, and detectives are appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, is urged to come forward and share what they know, potentially offering crucial insight into the events leading to this heartbreaking loss.
