Stefanie Rengel
- 14 years old
- Born Jun 03, 1993
- Died Jan 02, 2008
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Two Teens Charged In Connection With City's First Murder Of 2008
Wednesday January 2, 2008
CityNews.ca Staff
Two teens, a 17-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, have been charged with first-degree murder following the city's first homicide of the year.
The victim, a 14-year-old girl, was pronounced dead in hospital Tuesday night after suffering stab wounds to the abdomen.
Police arrested the 17-year-old suspect shortly before 5am at an apartment block on O'Connor Dr. near St. Clair Ave.
It took police some time to find the victim, who had fallen in a snowbank after running part way down a residential street near Northdale Boulevard and Hollinger Road. The 911 call apparently came in just after 6pm from a person identifying themselves as a friend of the girl, but when paramedics went to the address they couldn't locate her.
It was an off-duty cop who found the victim, but at that point it was too late to save her life.
No names have been released, and police haven't said what relationship, if any, the suspects and victim had. The identities of the accused are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
It's the second year in a row the city's first murder has occurred on New Year's Day. Residents of the East York neighbourhood were shocked to hear about the death and the age of the victim, who was reportedly the daughter of two Toronto Police workers.
"She's a lovely girl and beautiful girl, and always walked by here and waved and smiled and even spoke to us," recalled neighbour Nancy Greene.
Another area resident, Elizabeth McFarlane, adds, "I just can't believe it. And what's especially shocking is the age of the girl. I'm in shock."
The suspects were due to make an appearance in court Wednesday.
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Meeting at Presteign-Woodbine United Church
16 Presteign Ave. Toronto, ON, M4B 3A8 IN PARKVIEW HILLS
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Candle-Light Vigil
FRIDAY JANUARY 4th at 7:00 PM
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Rest In Peace <3
Kate Robinson (Nov 07, 2008)
I only knew you for 4 months...but you knew how to make me laugh.
Math class was jokeeess :]
You were such an amazing person and I still cannot believe how kind you are.
Even on the first day when i was petrified from high school you came over to me and started talking...even though we had never met. I'm so happy I got to know you and discuss important math stuff [pshh no way]
I'm never gonna forget those little short shorts you always wear :] AND WITH THE LEOPARD PRINT TIGHTS! ahahahaa ohh man
You are truly amazing and have left such an impact on so many peoples lives.
True angel
<3
My Memory
Mary (Oct 18, 2008)
:( rest in peace
Sarah (Jul 11, 2008)
then i forgot about her for the longest time. and january 1st my sister got a call from her best friend saying that stefanie got killed, me and my two cousins wwere just listening on to my sisters reactions wondering what was going on. then my sister went up to her room and told us. it took me a while to remember who she was but when i found out who i was is shock and couldnt believe it. stefanie looked like a princess in her viewing. that was the first viewing i ever went to. my heart was pounding right out of me.
now i can never forget about her. so i always visit memorial sites for her.
rst in peace angel (l)