B.C. man charged in death of Calgary woman
Calgary police have made a breakthrough in the case of Jelisa Maschki, a young woman who tragically lost her life after being found critically injured along a pathway in northeast Calgary. Nehemiah Walter John Oslund, a 29-year-old man from Cranbrook, B.C., has been charged with one count of manslaughter in connection with Maschki’s death.
Maschki, 23, passed away in hospital on December 10, following an altercation on the Nose Creek Pathway. Authorities declared her death a homicide on December 18, revealing that the incident occurred between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. on December 8. It is believed that Maschki and Oslund had a brief interaction along the pathway, leading to the tragic event.
Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson of the Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit expressed gratitude towards the Cranbrook RCMP for their assistance in the investigation. He emphasized the dedicated efforts made since December 2024 to provide closure to Maschki’s family and loved ones.
Friends of Maschki remember her as a warm and kindhearted individual who always put others before herself. The news of her untimely passing has left them shocked and devastated. Chiara St. Jean and Kayla Mulgrew, among others, have expressed their sorrow and disbelief at the tragic turn of events.
The Calgary community mourns the loss of Jelisa Maschki, a young woman whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence. As the legal proceedings unfold, her loved ones seek justice and closure in the wake of this heartbreaking tragedy.
