Man charged with 1st-degree murder in deaths of two children in Calgary

A 37-year-old man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of two children whose remains were found in a vehicle on April 30, 2026.

A 37-year-old man has been charged with the first-degree murders of two children.

Both victims are believed to be under the age of 10.

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The accused made his first appearance before a justice of the peace in court on Friday morning.

He’ll remain in custody, at least over the weekend until his next scheduled court appearance on Monday morning.

Police said Thursday morning they were dealing with “a serious incident” in the area of 14 Street and John Laurie Boulevard N.W.

They said the children were found dead inside a vehicle near the turnoff into the District 3 police station and that a man was taken into custody.

Court documents state the children died on Wednesday.

The accused is not being named at this time due to a publication ban.

The relationship between the accused and the victims has not been made clear.