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CBC
08-07-2025
- CBC
Friends, family of central Alberta woman wait for answers after man charged with murder
Nearly six years after a Wetaskiwin woman disappeared without a trace, her loved ones are still waiting for answers. Stan Cross, 49, has now been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 39-year-old Twyla Evans. She was last seen alive on the evening of Sept. 6, 2019, according to information released by the RCMP at the time of her disappearance. Evans's remains have never been found despite what police describe as "exhaustive" efforts. "Investigators, however, continued to pursue all available leads, and recent developments led to the arrest of Stan Cross," Alberta RCMP said in a statement last month. RCMP say they continue to work to "bring Twyla home," but her friend Kelly Campbell told CBC News it's already been a long road to see the investigation progress. "I don't personally understand what took six years," she said. Campbell said she hasn't heard Cross's name before, and she's not sure who he is or how he might have known Evans. The day Evans went missing, she was heading out to go see a movie, but it wasn't clear whether she actually attended, according to police. Her green Jeep Compass was found the next day, parked near a grocery store on the south end of Wetaskiwin, about 70 kilometres south of Edmonton. "There is a general concern for Twyla's well-being," RCMP said in a 2019 statement requesting tips on her whereabouts. There were no further public updates until June 21, 2019, when Mounties announced an arrest in the case, which was investigated by the historical homicide unit. Insp. John Spaans with the Wetaskiwin RCMP said in a statement that it was "a particularly heartbreaking case due to the significant vulnerabilities the victim faced in her daily life." Campbell said that's not how she remembers her friend, who loved driving her Jeep and planning outings with her son — he was a teenager when she went missing. Evans and Campbell saw each other for the last time about two and a half years before Evans disappeared, when Campbell took her up on an offer to go see Canadian rock band USS play a show in Edmonton. "Even though the report said 'vulnerable person,' she's not what we would think of when you hear those terms. She was a regular, average person living her life, paying her bills, doing things she liked — like going to the concerts," Campbell said. "She did not live her life as a vulnerable person." Evans had been experiencing some mental health challenges she was working through, Campbell said. She added her friend had also struggled in the years leading up to her disappearance when she unexpectedly found herself out of a job. But hearing Evans was missing was terrifying, Campbell said, and a shock for her community. "I want people to know that she was a loving mom, and that Twyla did care for the people around her."
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged with 2019 homicide of Wetaskiwin woman, Twyla Evans
After six years of unanswered questions, an arrest has been made in the 2019 disappearance and suspected homicide of Twyla Evans, a vulnerable Wetaskiwin woman who was last seen alive in the central Alberta city. Alberta RCMP's Historical Homicide Unit announced that 49-year-old Stan Cross has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with Evans' death. He was arrested without incident on June 20 and remains in custody. His first court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday at the Court of King's Bench in Wetaskiwin. Evans, 39, was reported missing in September 2019. According to RCMP at the time, she was last seen between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sept. 6, leaving her residence to go to a movie. Her green Jeep Compass was found the following day parked near a Safeway. Despite multiple searches over the years, she has never been found. 'This was a particularly heartbreaking case due to the significant vulnerabilities the victim faced in her daily life,' said Insp. John Spaans, officer in charge of the Wetaskiwin RCMP detachment in a statement. The RCMP did not elaborate on the nature of those vulnerabilities or whether Evans and Cross were known to each other. Police say no further details will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the court process. The Alberta RCMP historical homicide unit continued pursuing the case over the years, eventually uncovering new developments that led to the arrest. 'Our Alberta RCMP Historical Homicide Unit is a team of dedicated and meticulous investigators who are working for those who can no longer speak for themselves,' said Insp. Breanne Brown of the Alberta RCMP serious crimes branch. 'Our team has been able to bring Stan Cross to justice for his actions against Twyla Evans and provide some answers to her family and friends.' Brown said the investigation remains active, and efforts are still ongoing to recover Evans' remains. 'The Alberta RCMP does not stop investigating in these circumstances and our team continues to work to bring Twyla home,' she added. Evans was described in the original missing person alert as a Caucasian woman, five-foot-seven with an average build, green eyes, shoulder-length blackish-red hair, and a rose tattoo on her arm. She wore dark-rimmed glasses and may have been carrying a red shoulder purse and wearing a light grey jacket at the time of her disappearance. cnguyen@ DNA technology solves mystery of Edmonton woman's 2001 disappearance DNA identifies remains of Edmonton man who disappeared in 1990: EPS You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post, and 13 other Canadian news sites. The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun
Ottawa Citizen
22-06-2025
- Ottawa Citizen
Man charged with 2019 homicide of Wetaskiwin woman, Twyla Evans
After six years of unanswered questions, an arrest has been made in the 2019 disappearance and suspected homicide of Twyla Evans, a vulnerable Wetaskiwin woman who was last seen alive in the central Alberta city. Article content Alberta RCMP 's Historical Homicide Unit announced that 49-year-old Stan Cross has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with Evans' death. Article content Article content Article content He was arrested without incident on June 20 and remains in custody. His first court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday at the Court of King's Bench in Wetaskiwin. Article content Article content Evans, 39, was reported missing in September 2019. According to RCMP at the time, she was last seen between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sept. 6, leaving her residence to go to a movie. Her green Jeep Compass was found the following day parked near a Safeway. Despite multiple searches over the years, she has never been found. Article content 'This was a particularly heartbreaking case due to the significant vulnerabilities the victim faced in her daily life,' said Insp. John Spaans, officer in charge of the Wetaskiwin RCMP detachment in a statement. Article content The RCMP did not elaborate on the nature of those vulnerabilities or whether Evans and Cross were known to each other. Police say no further details will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the court process. Article content Article content The Alberta RCMP historical homicide unit continued pursuing the case over the years, eventually uncovering new developments that led to the arrest. Article content Article content 'Our Alberta RCMP Historical Homicide Unit is a team of dedicated and meticulous investigators who are working for those who can no longer speak for themselves,' said Insp. Breanne Brown of the Alberta RCMP serious crimes branch. 'Our team has been able to bring Stan Cross to justice for his actions against Twyla Evans and provide some answers to her family and friends.' Article content Brown said the investigation remains active, and efforts are still ongoing to recover Evans' remains. Article content 'The Alberta RCMP does not stop investigating in these circumstances and our team continues to work to bring Twyla home,' she added. Article content Evans was described in the original missing person alert as a Caucasian woman, five-foot-seven with an average build, green eyes, shoulder-length blackish-red hair, and a rose tattoo on her arm. She wore dark-rimmed glasses and may have been carrying a red shoulder purse and wearing a light grey jacket at the time of her disappearance. Article content
Vancouver Sun
22-06-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Man charged with 2019 homicide of Wetaskiwin woman, Twyla Evans
After six years of unanswered questions, an arrest has been made in the 2019 disappearance and suspected homicide of Twyla Evans, a vulnerable Wetaskiwin woman who was last seen alive in the central Alberta city. Alberta RCMP 's Historical Homicide Unit announced that 49-year-old Stan Cross has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with Evans' death. He was arrested without incident on June 20 and remains in custody. His first court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday at the Court of King's Bench in Wetaskiwin. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Evans, 39, was reported missing in September 2019. According to RCMP at the time, she was last seen between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sept. 6, leaving her residence to go to a movie. Her green Jeep Compass was found the following day parked near a Safeway. Despite multiple searches over the years, she has never been found. 'This was a particularly heartbreaking case due to the significant vulnerabilities the victim faced in her daily life,' said Insp. John Spaans, officer in charge of the Wetaskiwin RCMP detachment in a statement. The RCMP did not elaborate on the nature of those vulnerabilities or whether Evans and Cross were known to each other. Police say no further details will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the court process. The Alberta RCMP historical homicide unit continued pursuing the case over the years, eventually uncovering new developments that led to the arrest. 'Our Alberta RCMP Historical Homicide Unit is a team of dedicated and meticulous investigators who are working for those who can no longer speak for themselves,' said Insp. Breanne Brown of the Alberta RCMP serious crimes branch. 'Our team has been able to bring Stan Cross to justice for his actions against Twyla Evans and provide some answers to her family and friends.' Brown said the investigation remains active, and efforts are still ongoing to recover Evans' remains. 'The Alberta RCMP does not stop investigating in these circumstances and our team continues to work to bring Twyla home,' she added. Evans was described in the original missing person alert as a Caucasian woman, five-foot-seven with an average build, green eyes, shoulder-length blackish-red hair, and a rose tattoo on her arm. She wore dark-rimmed glasses and may have been carrying a red shoulder purse and wearing a light grey jacket at the time of her disappearance. cnguyen@ Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters . You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post, and 13 other Canadian news sites. The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun
Edmonton Journal
22-06-2025
- Edmonton Journal
Man charged with 2019 Homicide of Wetaskiwin Woman, Twyla Evans
Article content After six years of unanswered questions, an arrest has been made in the 2019 disappearance and suspected homicide of Twyla Evans, a vulnerable Wetaskiwin woman who was last seen alive in the central Alberta city. Alberta RCMP 's Historical Homicide Unit announced that 49-year-old Stan Cross has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with Evans' death.
