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Mother Found Dead, Father Arrested in Domestic Tragedy

2/2/2026

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Mother Found Dead

Ayla Egotik-Learn, a 23-year-old mother, was found dead in her St. Albert apartment on January 23, 2026, after missing since December 5, 2025.
Her nine-month-old daughter, Braylee Beasley, is presumed dead and remains missing, a case drawing community concern.
Christopher Beasley, Egotik-Learn's stepfather and Braylee's father, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Investigators say domestic abuse issues existed in their relationship.
Beasley was previously charged with assaulting Egotik-Learn.

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Police Investigate Murder

Police found a woman's remains in a black plastic bag in a Brooklyn building basement on February 1, 2026.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is investigating the Brooklyn case, with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner determining the cause of death.
In Rochester, 57-year-old Maria Benitez's body was found in her apartment, and investigators seek Benitez's family information.
Jose Davila was arrested and pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder.

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Mother Found Dead

Ayla Egotik-Learn, a 23-year-old mother, was found dead in her St. Albert apartment on January 23, 2026, after missing since December 5, 2025.
Her nine-month-old daughter, Braylee Beasley, is presumed dead and remains missing, a case drawing community concern.
Christopher Beasley, Egotik-Learn's stepfather and Braylee's father, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Investigators say domestic abuse issues existed in their relationship.
Beasley was previously charged with assaulting Egotik-Learn.

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