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Couple Charged After Human Remains Found in Storage Bins
31 Oct
Summary
- Calgary couple faces charges of indignity to a dead body.
- Human remains were discovered in storage bins at their home.
- Concerns raised about the husband's mental fitness to stand trial.
In Calgary, Michael and Helen Lee are facing charges related to indignity to a dead body. Police discovered human remains stored in containers at their residence in the Skyview Ranch neighborhood. The alleged offense occurred between October 23 to October 27, 2026.
During a court appearance, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Ken Hashman expressed significant concerns regarding Michael Lee's mental fitness to stand trial. Hashman indicated potential delusions, hallucinations, and an impaired grasp of reality, recommending a 30-day assessment at the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre. Michael Lee also made statements about 'armageddon' and identifying himself as the 'king of Canada.'
Dr. Hashman noted the couple was living in a hoarding situation within their condo. The investigation is ongoing, with an autopsy performed to determine the identity of the remains and the circumstances of death. Helen Lee's fitness to stand trial was not a concern, and her case will proceed next week.
