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Frank James Jerome, 51, was stabbed to death June 11th, 2010.

Jerome was Edmonton's ninth homicide victim of the year.

Louis John Jerome, 30, was charged with second-degree murder and possession of a weapon.

Police continue to investigate Edmonton's ninth homicide of the year, the fifth in three weeks.

Just before 1:15 a.m. June 11th, 2010, patrol officers from north division were called to a main-floor unit of the four-storey New Haven Estates apartment complex in Claireview about a noisy party.

About a half-hour later, at 1:49 a.m., police were called back to suite 104D at 13660 38 Street – this time about a report of an assault causing bodily harm.

EMS took a 51-year-old man to hospital where he succumbed to reported stabbing injuries at approximately 5:30 a.m.

Homicide detectives took over the investigation and everyone present at the party was taken in for questioning. Early reports indicated one male in particular was being held in custody.

Homicide detective Don Curle said investigators believe the assailant was invited into the suite as a guest, and that there was no indication the incident was gang-related.

"Sometime during the get-together, things obviously got out of hand and one male was fatally injured," Curle said.

Police indicated alcohol may have been a factor.

Neighbours, who heard from other neighbours, told media the man's death was the result of a stabbing – read more »

Results of an autopsy that took place later in the day determined that 51-year-old Frank James Jerome died of a stab wound to the chest.

On June 12th, police charged 30-year-old Louis John Jerome with second-degree murder and possession of a weapon.

Family members said the victim and the accused were cousins.

The Edmonton Journal spoke to a woman who witnessed events inside the Clareview apartment. She pinned the blame on alcohol for the tragic turn of events – read more »

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