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Andrew Patrick McPherson, 25, was found dead from multiple stab wounds on September 7th, 2010.

McPherson was Edmonton's nineteenth homicide victim of the year.

Jordan Cordell Steinhauer, 20, was charged with second-degree murder and a weapons offence.

A 17-year-old male was charged with second-degree murder and possession of a weapon. The teen cannot be named under provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Emery Dean Cardinal, 19, was charged with second-degree murder and possession of a weapon.

arrest made
second arrest made - Canada-wide warrant issued
third man turns himself in | search warrant contents revealed

At about 5:00 p.m. September 7th, 2010, officers responded to a call of a sudden death in a fourth-floor suite of the Victoria Trail Apartments at 14908 26 Street.

There they came across the body of 25-year-old Andrew Patrick McPherson – chopped up into pieces, according to one report.

Police held back on releasing details of the homicide for two days as they waited for autopsy results. Concern over confirming the man's identity was cited as the reason for the delay.

The suite where McPherson was found was sealed off until his cause of death could be determined.

Investigators asked those who may have information about McPherson's recent wherabouts to contact them at 780-423-4567, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or online at www.tipsubmit.com. Tips can also be text messaged.

Police remained tight-lipped, but tenant reports of big flies in the building piqued the curiosity of media – read more »

Police did not release McPherson's cause of death.

"For the purpose of the investigation at this point, the homicide detectives are not releasing those details," a police spokesman said.

"It's holdback information."

Detectives continued to interview residents the day details of the homicide were released, leaving their business cards on every door of the building. Forensics staff remained on scene well into the evening.

As police scoured the building, details emerged about Andrew McPherson's recent past.

The Edmonton Journal spoke to a childhood friend who caught up with the slain man when they both sought treatment for alcoholism – read more »

A Rest In Paradise Andrew Patrick McPherson Facebook tribute site was set up for the man also known as Dru Sifer.

Arrest made

Police continued to say little about McPherson's homicide – even when announcing that an arrest had been made in the case.

From what was released by investigators, it appears the arrest of a 20-year-old man was a combination of good and bad luck – read more »

Edmonton police charged Jordan Cordell Steinhauer with second-degree murder and a weapons offence. He was set to make his first court appearance on September 21st, 2010.

Investigators said no further information was being released as the case remained an active criminal matter.

However, RCMP said in a statement that Steinhauer had been charged "in connection with a murder that occurred in Edmonton, AB in August of this year."

This was the first indication of when police think McPherson died. His body was discovered on September 7th.

Second arrest made; Canada-wide warrant issued

On September 21st, 2010, police arrested a 17-year-old male and charged him with second-degree murder and possession of a weapon.

The teen, who cannot be named under provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was held at the Edmonton Young Offender Centre and was to make his first court appearance on September 24th.

A Canada-wide warrant was also issued for a third man wanted in connection with McPherson's murder.

Investigators believed 19-year-old Emery Dean Cardinal was in northern Alberta and they encouraged him to turn himself in to authorities.

Police continued to remain tight-lipped on details, only saying the matter remained an active investigation.

Third man turns himself in

It seemed Emery Dean Cardinal heard the message – turning himself in to police at the RCMP detachment in Fort McMurray on September 25th, 2010.

Cardinal was arrested without incident and was charged with second-degree murder and possession of a weapon.

The 19-year-old was scheduled to be returned to Edmonton within the week.

Police were not expected to release further details on the matter until it reached the courts.

Search warrant contents revealed

On October 8th, 2010 the Edmonton Journal published information gleaned from a search warrant police obtained early in the investigation into McPherson's death.

According to the warrant, the man had been stabbed multiple times.

McPherson was discovered by a real estate agent checking on the property after the tenant fell behind on his rent.

His body was found lying in a pool of blood on an air mattress in a corner of the suite.

Earlier reports from area residents suggested McPherson's body had been carried out in bags.

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