By Patrick Burles - @PatrickBurles on Twitter

Lisa Freihaut Makes First Court Appearance on Murder Charge

Apr 26, 2016 | 10:58 AM

LETHBRIDGE – Lisa Freihaut made her first appearance in court Tuesday morning, and will remain in custody for the time being.

She was charged with second degree murder on Friday (April 22), in connection with the death of her 78-year old mother, Irene Carter.

On January 17, 2016, Freihaut and her husband called police, saying they found Carter’s body in her home along the 300 block of Normandy Road South while going to check-up on her.

An autopsy confirmed she died from multiple stab wounds, and police believe she was killed on January 13.

Police explained that through their investigation, they believe the two were involved in a dispute over finances, and that a physical altercation resulted in Carter’s death. They also noted that there is currently no evidence implicating Freihaut’s husband.

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