Perth teen charged with first-degree murder in death of Reese Stanzel near Ottawa
cbc.ca — November 28, 2024, 05:01 PM UTC
A 16-year-old girl has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 15-year-old Reese Stanzel near Ottawa. This follows her initial charge of second-degree murder after Stanzel's body was found on October 25. The Ontario Provincial Police upgraded the charge based on new findings from their investigation. First-degree murder indicates the killing was planned and deliberate. The accused remains in custody, and her identity is protected under youth laws. The police continue to investigate and have requested the public to avoid sharing unverified information.