First-degree murder charge in May death of Lisa Arsenault

By Kayla Butler

Posted August 21, 2020 1:15 pm.

Last Updated August 21, 2020 1:40 pm.

EDMONTON – Months after Lisa Arsenault was found dead at a motel in the city’s southeast, Edmonton police have laid a murder charge in her death.

Around 8 p.m. on May 24, EPS was called to a motel near 38 Ave and Gateway Boulevard. In one of the suites, police found 48-year-old Arsenault already dead.

Back in June, EPS released surveillance footage of person of interest seen walking outside the motel where Arsenault was killed.

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      Earlier this week a composite sketch and pictures of a suspect vehicle were shared and police say thanks to tips from the public, they tracked down Ian Gainer.

      Gainer, 32, has been charged with first-degree murder.

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