Edmonton parents charged in death of 25-day-old infant

The Edmonton Police Service has charged the parents of a 25-day-old infant in connection with the child's death, the service said in a release. Lexi Tingley, 24, and Wolf Song Benson, 34, were each charged on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, with failing to provide necessaries of life and criminal negligence causing death, according to the Edmonton Police Service.¹

Emergency crews responded on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, to a report of an infant in medical distress in the area of 33 Street and 116A Avenue, the service said. The infant was transported to hospital, where he died. The Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section initiated an investigation into the nature of the death on Feb. 5, 2025.¹

Following an autopsy and extensive review, the Edmonton Medical Examiner determined the cause of death was severe acute malnutrition and dehydration and ruled the manner of death a homicide, according to the Edmonton Police Service. The release does not state the status of the charges or any court dates.¹