Edmonton police say second person charged in connection with man’s May death – Edmonton | The Canadian News

A second person has been charged in connection with the murder of a 64-year-old man in May, the Edmonton Police Service said Wednesday.

In a press release, police said 32-year-old Justin Reil was arrested Tuesday and charged with manslaughter in the death of Peter Meyer.

“Reil was a person of interest in the investigation and was arrested after reporting to the police headquarters,” police said.

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Police were called on May 3, 2021, after Meyer was found dead in a multi-unit residence in the area of ​​66 Street and 120 Avenue late at night. The death was originally considered suspicious, but an autopsy confirmed that Meyer was the victim of a homicide and died of blunt trauma.

Last month, Jordan Difrancesco, 29, was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with Meyer’s death.

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“Difrancesco was known to both Reil and Meyer, although it was not believed that Meyer and Reil were known,” EPS said.

Police have not provided further details about their investigation, but confirmed Wednesday that no further suspects are being sought.

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