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First-degree murder charges laid after assisted suicide

Two women are facing first-degree murder charges after the death of a 79-year-old woman.

According to a news release by the Windsor Police Service, the woman died in January 2022.

"Major Crime investigators launched an investigation after receiving information that the death of a 79-year-old female was a result of an assisted suicide," said Constable Talya Natyshak with the Corporate Communications Unit.

After an investigation, police identified two suspects who were related to the victim.

A 49-year-old woman and a 23-year-old woman were both arrested and charged with first-degree murder and aiding a suicide.

Police have not released the name of the victim or the accused to protect the integrity of the investigation.

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