Warrants issued for man in 'violent' homicide in central Edmonton in December

Edmonton police have issued warrants for the arrest of a 43-year-old man in the death of a 70-year-old man in December.

Edmonton police have issued warrants for the arrest of a 43-year-old man in the death of a 70-year-old man in December.

The body of Ronald Bell, 70, was found in his home at 107 Avenue and 106 Street on Jan. 1.

An autopsy determined his death was a homicide.

The house had experienced a fire, and there was an active water leak.

Police said in January based on the autopsy and condition of the house, it was evident that "there was a violent event that occurred."

Bell last spoke to friends on the afternoon of Dec. 27.

His truck was captured on video in the alleyway behind his home around 4:30 p.m. the same day.