Two Oshawa retirement home employees are charged with criminal negligence in the death last year of a resident who got locked out of the building.
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Durham Regional Police were called on April 1, 2023 to Aspira Traditions of Durham Region at 1255 Bloor St. E. after a 79-year-old woman was found sitting on a bench outside without vital signs.
Paramedics transported her to hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
In a statement Tuesday, investigators said they found that the “vulnerable” woman had entered a stairwell and exited the assisted living facility around 7:30 the night before and was unable to re-enter because the doors were locked. “Over the course of the night, the female attempted to gain access to the building but was unable because the doors were locked,” police said.
An autopsy revealed she died as a result of exposure to the elements.
Padmini Kisseur, 34, of Oshawa, and Danika Harrison, 29, of Newcastle, are both charged with criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide necessities of life to a person under charge. They were released on an undertaking.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det.-Const. Peden at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1659.