Woman charged in murder of six-year-old daughter
Two of her other children survive grisly attack
Stewart Burnett
Northern News Services
Monday, June 6, 2016
SALLIQ/CORAL HARBOUR
A 28-year-old mother of four has been charged with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder following a grisly scene in Coral Harbour last month that left the woman's six-year-old daughter dead and two other children injured.
Const. Lurene Dillon speaks at a news conference June 1 about a 28-year-old Coral Harbour woman who was charged with one count of murder for the death of her six-year-old daughter and two counts of attempted murder for injuries to two of her other children. - Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo |
Coral Harbour RCMP and emergency responders found an adult and three children suffering from what appeared to be stab wounds after receiving a call about an assault with a weapon May 12.
The six-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries at the hospital, while the other three were transported to Winnipeg for further medical treatment.
A four-year-old boy and five-month-old boy have since been released into the care of another family.
"This was a very lengthy investigation and several partners were utilized in order to conduct the investigation," said Const. Lurene Dillon during a press conference in Iqaluit on June 1.
On May 26, the children's mother Shepa Jar was released from hospital and immediately arrested and charged with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder.
She was scheduled to make her first appearance in Iqaluit court late last week.
"We thank the community of Coral Harbour for supporting us throughout this," said Dillon.
She explained that the RCMP conducts its investigation the same way regardless of possible mental health issues.
"In any investigation, everybody's treated exactly the same, with respect and care," said Dillon. "Our first concern is always any medical care that someone may require."
