July 26th, 2010 | 
Author: People expecting a quiet, enjoyable Father’s Day in the Lago Lindo neighbourhood witnessed an unfathomable tragedy that resulted in the loss of four lives. A huge explosion completely demolished one house, partially destroyed three residences and caused damage to many more.
The blast occurred a bit after 1 p.m. June 20, and emergency workers rushed to the scene. It soon became evident that the incident was of a suspicious nature, and homicide crews began their investigation June 21. Although the police are not commenting on possible causes, neighbours have contended that a deliberately rigged explosive device or a residential drug laboratory may have triggered the event.
Among the four people that were killed are Craig Huber, 30, and Bradley Winter, 26. The men were in a house to the immediate north of the detonated home, which, according to property records, is owned by Dwayne Poirier and Jeanne Heard. Currently no more than a blasted foundation, the site of the former house is referred to by police as “ground zero.”
The identities of the other two other people killed in the explosion have not yet been released. Police originally characterized the individuals as two males, but on June 21, they advised that one of the victims was a woman.
Amy Fuechtmann, the fiancée of Winter, as well as her little boy, were also in the home in which Winter and Huber were killed. Mother and son were rescued by neighbours, who said they were amazed to find survivors. Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel praised the neighbours, admiring their bravery under highly dangerous circumstances.
Per additional property information, two years’ worth of property taxes were owed on the residences owned by Heard and Poirier as well as Winter. Both of the homes had been purchased at the top of the Edmonton real estate boom, and both had decreased in value. Since Winter bought his house in 2007, the home’s value dropped by $84,000. The home owned by Heard and Poirier experienced a $26,500 loss in value since its purchase in 2008.
Gerard Hagan – Edmonton Homes For Sale
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