Early‑morning deaths in north‑central Regina prompt murder charges
Regina police say two people have been charged after the bodies of a woman and a man were discovered early Tuesday in a north‑central neighbourhood.
Officers were called to the 1100 block of Elphinstone Street at about 4:30 a.m. CST, where they located the bodies of a 42‑year‑old woman and a 37‑year‑old man. The force has not released the victims' names at the request of their families.
Following further investigation, police charged Rose Sparvier, 42, with two counts of second‑degree murder. She was expected to appear in provincial court in Regina on Wednesday afternoon. A second woman, Patricia Stevenson, 19, was also charged earlier in the day with the same offence and appeared in court just after 10 a.m.
“I'm sorry, mom. I love you.”
Those were the words attributed to Stevenson as she entered the courtroom, according to court reporting. Police said that, after the incident, the first suspect attempted to flee and hid in a nearby yard, but was arrested with the help of a canine unit and taken to hospital for treatment of a dog bite.
Police presence and scene management
Investigators — including the Regina police major crimes unit and the forensic identification unit — remained at the scene Tuesday morning. Areas between Fourth and Sixth avenues in the north‑central area were blocked off while officers processed the scene.
The charges follow an investigation that began when officers attended the Elphinstone Street location. Police have not disclosed details on the relationship between the victims and the accused, nor have they released information about a possible motive. The investigation is ongoing.
- Location: 1100 block of Elphinstone Street, north‑central Regina
- Time reported: About 4:30 a.m. CST on Tuesday
- Victims: 42‑year‑old woman and 37‑year‑old man (names withheld)
- Accused: Patricia Stevenson, 19, and Rose Sparvier, 42 — both charged with second‑degree murder
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Victim 1 | 42‑year‑old woman |
| Victim 2 | 37‑year‑old man |
| Accused | Patricia Stevenson (19); Rose Sparvier (42) — charged with second‑degree murder |
The arrests unfolded rapidly. Police said the first woman charged fled the scene and tried to hide in a nearby yard before being taken into custody. A canine unit assisted in the apprehension, and the suspect received treatment at hospital for a dog bite sustained during the arrest.
In court, Stevenson was reported to have looked toward her mother from behind a glass partition as her charges were read. No further court details or bail decisions had been released by midday Wednesday.
What neighbours and the community need to know
Incidents of violent crime that result in homicide are rare in many Regina neighbourhoods, and a heavy police presence in a residential area can leave neighbours shaken. Police have not indicated any ongoing danger to the public related to this investigation.
Residents with information that could assist investigators are asked to contact the Regina Police Service. As the matter proceeds through the criminal justice system, additional information will be made public through court appearances and police releases.
This is a developing story and WE NEWS will continue to monitor court documents and police communications for updates.
