Calgary police have charged two people after investigators discovered evidence consistent with human remains during a welfare check at a home in the northeast community of Skyview Ranch.
In an update released Wednesday, October 28, the Calgary Police Service said Michael Lee, 49, and Helen Lee, 50, have each been charged with indignity to a dead body. Both are remanded in custody and scheduled to appear in court Friday, October 30, 2026. The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.
Officers were called to a residence in the 200 block of Skyview Ranch Road N.E. on Tuesday, October 27, at approximately 8:15 a.m. to conduct a welfare check. Police say the evidence consistent with human remains was located during a search of the property.
What remains unknown
Police have not publicly confirmed the identity of the remains or the circumstances or cause of death. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is responsible for official identification, after which police say the victim's name will be released.
An autopsy was scheduled for Thursday, October 29. As of this update, no autopsy findings have been publicly announced by Calgary police. The case remains under investigation.
The Homicide Unit was assigned to the suspicious-death investigation following the initial October 27 call. That does not establish that a homicide occurred. Police have not announced a homicide charge in their October 28 update.
Police said investigators continued searching the residence and surrounding area Wednesday, October 28.
Police seek information
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Calgary police at 403-266-1234. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, calgarycrimestoppers.org or through the P3 Tips app. The case reference is CA26495051/3887.
Latest source: Calgary Police Service, October 28, 2026, charges announced.
Earlier source: Calgary Police Service, October 27, 2026, initial suspicious-death investigation.