A 76-year-old woman was found dead in the bottom of an elevator shaft in a Charlottetown apartment building on June 27, after police responded to an unusual odour. Charlottetown Police Services confirmed no foul play is suspected, but the coroner's office is investigating the cause and manner of death. The incident has raised significant concerns among tenants, particularly seniors, about elevator safety and lack of communication from building management, with some residents reporting prior elevator issues.
Woman, 76, found dead in Charlottetown apartment elevator shaft, police confirm
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A 76-year-old woman was found dead in the bottom of an elevator shaft in a Charlottetown apartment building on June 27, after police responded to an unusual odour. Charlottetown Police Services confirmed no foul play is suspected, but the coroner's office is investigating the cause and manner of death. The incident has raised significant concerns among tenants, particularly seniors, about elevator safety and lack of communication from building management, with some residents reporting prior elevator issues.
Trending- 1 June 27: Woman's body discovered in elevator shaft.
- 2 Wednesday (July 9, 2025): Charlottetown Police Services confirmed details.
- 3 Elevator unavailable until further notice.
- 4 Past: Resident complained about elevator shaking for a month.
- 5 Under P.E.I.'s Elevators and Lifts Act: Elevating devices must be inspected at least once a year.
- Death of a resident
- Ongoing investigation by police and coroner
- Elevator out of service
- Significant concern and distress among tenants (especially seniors)
- Calls for increased transparency from management and more rigorous elevator checks across the province
What: A 76-year-old woman was found dead in an apartment building's elevator shaft.
When: Found on June 27 (last month). Police confirmed on Wednesday (July 9, 2025). Woman likely dead for more than a couple of days before discovery.
Where: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, in an apartment building's basement elevator shaft.
Why: The exact cause of death is under investigation by the coroner's office; no foul play is suspected. Concerns raised about elevator safety and maintenance.
How: The woman's body was discovered after officers responded to a call about an unusual odour in the building.