Death of 5-year-old foster child in Leduc; man charged with manslaughter

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force's 'E' division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

By News Staff

Posted November 14, 2023 11:39 am.

Police say a 47-year-old man from Leduc County was charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a five-year-old boy last year.

Leduc RCMP say they were called to assist EMS after the death of a child at a rural home near Leduc on June 14, 2022.

RCMP say the victim is five-year-old Patience Noskiye, who was living in foster care at the home.

Because an initial cause of death was unknown, according to police, the Alberta RCMP major crimes unit and Leduc general investigative section was called to assist.

Last month, on Oct. 14, RCMP arrested and charged Darren Gardner with manslaughter. He has been released from custody. He is scheduled to appear in court Thursday.

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