A person has been charged with second-degree homicide after his spouse’s loss of life at their house in Vaughan, police say.
York Regional Police mentioned they had been known as to a house on Isa Courtroom, close to Langstaff Street and Freeway 27, at round 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Investigators mentioned a lady in her 60s was pronounced lifeless on the scene. Police initially mentioned she had suffered stab wounds.
Police have since recognized her as 64-year-old Estella Wheeler.
She died regardless of life-saving efforts from first responders, police mentioned.
A suspect was taken into custody on the scene.
Trevor Wheeler, 68, has since been charged with second-degree homicide.
A police spokesperson confirmed to Ontario Chronicle that Trevor and Estella had been married.
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Ontario Chronicle has additionally discovered that Estella was a instructor with the Toronto District College Board and taught at Africentric Different College within the Keele Road and Sheppard Avenue West space.
“It is with great sadness that I inform you about the sudden passing of Ms. Estella Wheeler, our beloved Grade 7/8 Teacher for more than seven years,” a letter from the college’s principal Hugh Reynolds to folks and guardians mentioned.
Estella Wheeler was 64 years previous.
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“During her time at our school, she developed strong relationships with students and staff, and will be remembered as an incredibly kind and giving person who was friends with everyone.”
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Reynolds mentioned helps can be found for workers and college students as wanted, particularly those that had been in Estella’s class.
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“School social workers were at school today to speak with students and staff to provide support and to encourage sharing thoughts and memories of Ms. Wheeler,” the letter mentioned.
“This support will be available as long as there is a need.”
Reynolds additionally mentioned there are helps for folks in serving to their youngsters course of Estella’s loss of life.
“The Africentric community will come together to show our respect and support for the family based on their wishes in the weeks ahead,” the letter mentioned.
Anybody with data on the case was requested to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
Police outdoors of a Woodbridge, Ont. house on March 6, 2024.
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Police outdoors of a Woodbridge, Ont. house on March 6, 2024.
Don Curran / Ontario Chronicle
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