Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The Northwest Territories RCMP’s Major Crime Unit have laid an additional charge after an investigation into the death of Clara Blake. On December 15th, 2023, RCMP officers in Fort McPherson were called to a residence to respond to a house fire. An initial investigation at that time supported that the fire was the result of an arson. 27-year-old Randall Blake was arrested and charged in connection with the fire.
On December 20th, 2023, human remains were located during the fire scene examination and later identified as belonging to Clara Blake. After additional investigation by the Fort McPherson Detachment and the Major Crime Unit, Randall Blake has been charged with one count of manslaughter. Blake remains in custody pending a future court date.