The man accused in the slaying of two people in Hanna will be appearing in provincial Court in Drumheller this Friday.
News of a possible double homicide began to trickle out last Thursday morning, just hours after police received a call from a man who told them he killed two people. Hanna RCMP discovered the bodies of a 47-year-old man, later identified as Bruce Wade Rideout and 39-year-old Tammy Euteneier.
On Friday, Curtis Everett Rideout, son of the male victim was charged with first degree murder relating to the death of Euteneier and second degree murder in relation to the death of Bruce Rideout.
It has been reported the Rideout family has roots in Newfoundland and that Euteneier was from Saskatchewan, and recently was an employee at the Grey Goose Motel in Hanna. Her eldest son had also recently relocated to Hanna.
The Calgary Major Crimes Unit and the RCMP Forensic Identification Section are playing a role in the investigation.
The community is obviously in shock. The Town of Hanna issued a statement on facebook outlining the safety of the community, and has deemed it is not a result of reported drug activity in the community.
“There has been no indication from the RCMP that the tragic event is related to the recent drug activity exposed in Hanna. The reality is, there is drug activity flowing through many towns. In Hanna’s case, Hanna RCMP have been doing a fantastic job for us, exposing and eliminating illegal activities. People hear about the RCMP involvement on the news and view Hanna as an unsafe place. Really, Hanna is likely the safest place to be right now.”
Curtis Rideout is scheduled to appear in provincial court in Drumheller on Friday, March 16 at 10 a.m.
