Winnipeg police investigating homicide of 73-year-old woman

The Winnipeg Police Service headquarters is pictured in Winnipeg, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Steve Lambert

The Winnipeg Police Service is investigating the death of a 73-year-old woman earlier this month as a homicide.

The investigation began on June 8 when officers were called to a home in the 1-99 block of Primrose Crescent for a missing person investigation.

Upon arrival at the scene, police found the body of 73-year-old Lexie Diane Smart.

The homicide unit has taken over the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.