Lac La Biche man charged in relation to non-suspicious death of 21 year old female

On March 10, 2022, Lac La Biche RCMP responded to a sudden death in Lac La Biche. The deceased has been identified as 21-year-old Tytiana Janvier. Although the cause of death is still pending lab results, RCMP does not believe that the cause of death is suspicious in nature.

As a result of the investigation into the incident by the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit, on July 13, 2022, RCMP arrested and charged Ali Wayne Cunnigham (29), of Lac La Biche with, Indignity to a body.

According to the the Canadian Criminal Code, Indignity to a body is when an individual:

• (a) neglects, without lawful excuse, to perform any duty that is imposed on him by law or that he undertakes with reference to the burial of a dead human body or human remains, or

• (b) improperly or indecently interferes with or offers any indignity to a dead human body or human remains, whether buried or not.

If found guilty, the maximum sentence is five years in prison. RCMP did not comment on why Cunningham was charged with the offense.

Cunningham was released from custody with his next court appearance set for August 8, 2022, at Lac La Biche Provincial Court.