By rdnewsNOW Staff

Oct. 17, 2022 Incident

Rimbey man charged in Brazeau County homicide

Oct 20, 2022 | 3:58 PM

A Rimbey, AB man has been charged following a homicide near Breton this week.

On Oct. 17, 2022, Breton RCMP received a report requesting a welfare check on a male at a rural property in Brazeau County. Upon arrival, officers spoke to and arrested a male on outstanding warrants.

After conducting a search of the property, RCMP located a deceased male. The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit was called to investigate.

The deceased has been identified as 67-year-old Robert Charles Marshall, a resident of Brazeau County.

On Oct. 19, 2022, Mounties say an autopsy was conducted by the medical examiner who determined the manner of death is a homicide.

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As a result of the investigation, RCMP have charged Shane Allen Marshall, 37, a resident of Rimbey, with second degree murder.

Police say Shane Marshall was taken before a Justice of the Peace where he was remanded in custody with his next appearance set for Nov. 9, 2022, at Breton provincial court.

As this matter is now before the courts, RCMP say they are not able to comment further.