For Immediate Release / March 31, 2026
Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit Investigate Homicide in St. Albert – UPDATE
*Clarification: For the sake of accuracy and making sure everyone has the same information, it is now believed that Ayla’s and Braylee’s deaths occurred in September 2025. We are seeking public assistance in order to narrow down when Braylee’s remains may have been disposed of.*
Updated Release - March 31, 2026
Update: The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit continues the investigation into both the homicide of 23-year-old Ayla Egotik-Learn as well as the search for Braylee Beasley, who was approximately 5 months old at the time of her death. RCMP would like to provide an update with respect to the search for Braylee’s remains.
RCMP believe the remains of Braylee may have been placed in a waste disposal bin in the area of Sturgeon Point Villas Apartments sometime between mid September and mid November 2025. Specifically, the waste disposal bin outside Door 11. RCMP’s continued investigative efforts include corroborating this information and narrowing down potential time frames.
The RCMP is asking for public assistance in determining if and when Braylee was left in this waste disposal bin. RCMP would like to speak with anyone who may have deposited any large bedroom furniture in this bin between mid September and mid November 2025. Knowing the date this furniture was disposed of will significantly increase our investigators’ ability to identify a search site.
The RCMP is committed to recovering Braylee’s remains and following up all investigative avenues available.
The Alberta RCMP has created a tip line and QR code for information relating to this investigation. Anyone with information with respect to the disposal of the large bedroom furniture is asked to call the RCMP at 403-420-4900.
English https://forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cmn66sx8400uxyj01mtmh3xt7
French https://forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/fr/id/cmn66sx8400uxyj01mtmh3xt7
Original Release - January 29, 2026
On Jan 23, 2026, St. Albert RCMP received a report of a suspicious item in an apartment in the area of Rivercrest Crescent. Upon arrival, officers located the human remains of deceased woman. The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit was deployed and took carriage of the investigation supported by the Edmonton Forensic Identification Section and St. Alberta RCMP General Investigation Section.
The deceased was taken to the Edmonton Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and the remains are believed to belong to 23-year-old Ayla Egotik-Learn.
Early in this investigation, RCMP became aware that Ayla’s 9-month-old daughter Braylee Beasley was missing. This significantly increased the urgency as efforts focused on ensuring Braylee’s safety. Officers quickly identified a suspect and on Jan. 27, 2026, officers arrested St. Albert resident 33-year-old Chrsitopher William Beasley at a hotel in St. Albert.
Christopher Beasley has been charged with:
- Indignity to a body (x2);
- Second-degree-murder.
Christopher Beasley has been taken before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody with his next court date set for February 2nd 2026, at the Alberta Court of Justice in St. Albert.
Currently, RCMP have reason to believe that Braylee is deceased. The charge of second-degree murder pertains to the death of Ayla. The charges of indignity to a body pertains to both Ayla and Braylee.
RCMP continue efforts to locate the remains of Braylee. We do have some understanding of where Braylee ‘s remains are located and we are not asking for public assistance in the search currently.
“This investigation saw the rapid deployment of experienced investigators performing hundreds of individual tasks in a short period of time,” said Inspector Wayne Stevenson Operations Officer Alberta RCMP Serious Crime Branch. “These tasks included working with the Medical Examiner, conducting interviews, gathering forensic evidence, obtaining judicial authorizations, and more. I thank our officers for their continued commitment to this and other investigations that truly make a difference.
“Being the Officer in charge of the Serious Crimes Branch, investigations like this are a reminder that every successful investigation begins with a tragedy. A woman and her child should be planning tomorrow, not being mourned today. I am deeply saddened for this family and extend my heartfelt condolences to all those that loved them.“
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Last edited: April 13, 2026