Deerfoot Athletic Park death ruled homicide; Calgary police identify victim
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The remains of Judy Maerz, a 58-year-old Calgarian, were discovered by a passerby Thursday morning at Deerfoot Athletic Park in the 1600 block of 8th Avenue N.E.
Following an autopsy, Calgary police have identified a woman whose body was found in a northeast city park and ruled her death a homicide.
The remains of Judy Maerz, a 58-year-old Calgarian, were discovered by a passerby Thursday morning at Deerfoot Athletic Park in the 1600 block of 8th Avenue N.E.
Police deemed the death suspicious and spent the day in that area, on the hunt for evidence.
An autopsy was conducted Friday, and investigation continues.
"We are currently interviewing friends and associates of Ms. Maerz in order to determine her recent activity. We are asking anyone who knew Judy, or had recent contact with her, to get in touch with us," Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson of the Calgary police homicide unit said.
"If anyone was driving past the park on Thursday morning, we also need them to come forward. They may have unknowingly seen something and may have critical information that could help us."
Deerfoot Athletic Park is located next to northbound Deerfoot Trail between 16th Avenue N.E. and the 8th Avenue flyover.
