Homicide Investigation: C26-136353

Released: October 9, 2026 at 12:51 p.m.

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Update:

The Homicide Unit continued to investigate the murder of Lexie Diane SMART on June 8, 2026, in the 1-99 block of Primrose Crescent.

On October 7, 2026, the Homicide Unit arrested a 39-year-old female, Carmen Jade SMART, without incident.

SMART has been charged with Second Degree Murder and was detained in custody.

As previously released:

On June 8, 2026, just before 8:00 p.m., North District General Patrol officers responded to a residence in the 1-99 block of Primrose Crescent to assist in a Missing Person investigation.

Upon arrival, officers located a female that was deceased inside the residence.

The deceased has been identified as 73-year-old Lexie Diane SMART.

The Homicide Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.

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