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Man charged with indignity to a human body in death of Calgary woman

Spencer Stolk, 37, faces a charge of indignity to a human body in connection with the death of Shakira Bearspaw, according to the Calgary Herald. The case remains before the courts.

2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 29, 2026, 9:46 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 27, 2026, 1:18 p.m. ETWritten Aug 29, 2026, 9:52 p.m. ET
Spencer Stolk, 37, has been with indignity to a human body in relation to the death of Shakira Bearspaw, the Calgary Herald reported. The matter is at the charging stage and has not been resolved in court. The charge stems from an investigation by the Calgary Police Service. The government alleges Stolk committed indignity to a human body in connection with Bearspaw's death. Stolk has been but not yet tried; the charge is an allegation and he is presumed innocent. The case remains undecided.

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  1. Aug 29, 2026, 9:46 p.m. ETFirst report

    Man charged with indignity to a human body in death of Calgary woman

    A 37-year-old man has been charged with indignity to a human body in connection with the death of Shakira Bearspaw, according to the Calgary Herald.

    Spencer Stolk faces the charge, which the government alleges was committed in relation to Bearspaw's death. The Calgary Police Service is investigating.

    The charge is at the charging stage and has not been tested in court. Stolk is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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