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Daughter of woman who Edmonton police say was victim of intimate partner homicide calls for change | Globalnews.ca

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Abigail Robson's mother Ashley Burke , 43 , was found dead on a riverbank in Edmonton on Dec. 30 .

Police say she was a victim of “intimate partner homicide” Robson said she believes violence against women and men — needs to be talked about more.

A man has been charged in connection with the death of her mother.

On Jan. 3 , 31-year-old Daniel Boothman was arrested by police and charged with second -degree murder in connection with Burke ’s death.

Police have not disclosed the cause of death, citing “investigative purposes” Robson said she has been heartened by people reaching out to her since her mother died.