A 37-year-old Calgary man has been charged with murdering his two children, whose bodies were found in a Jeep on a northwest Calgary road.The two victims have been identified as a five-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl.The man, who can't be named because it would identify the children, faces two charges of first degree murder. He appeared briefly in court Friday and will make another appearance next week.The childrens' bodies were found at 14 St. and John Laurie Blvd. N.W. where a Jeep wa covered in a tarp in the intersection.“This is a devastating and unimaginable loss. Our hearts are with the victims’ loved ones, and with the officers and first responders who both attended the scene and who are seeing through the investigation,” says Staff Sgt. Mark Rahn of the Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit. “These are extraordinarily difficult investigations, both professionally and personally, and we are committed to getting justice for these victims.”Police later issued a release on the situation."We understand this incident is deeply upsetting, and will greatly impact the families and loved ones of the children, their communities and our entire city. Our Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST) is a free service offered to victims and witnesses of crime or tragedy. If you or if someone you know is in need of support, the Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST) is here to help." VAST: 403-428-8398For more information, visit: https://www.calgarypolice.ca/about-us/our-people/victim-assistance-support-team.html...more to come.
