Edmonton man charged with first degree murder following death of elderly couple
EDMONTON — An Edmonton man faces several charges in connection with the death of an elderly couple.
Edmonton police have charged Edward Kyle Roberts, 31, with first degree murder, break and enter and possession of a weapon.
Police allege Roberts broke into a residence and stole a knife that they allege he used to kill Joao Nascimento, 93, and Maria Nascimento, 81.
Police spokesman Scott Pattison says a neighbour reported a suspicious person seen loitering in the area on Friday.