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Homicide of Edmonton mom and nurse Nadine Robinson unsolved, 20 years later
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Homicide of Edmonton mom and nurse Nadine Robinson unsolved, 20 years later

From Global News · () English

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  • A homicide investigation into the death of Edmonton nurse Nadine Robinson remains unsolved 20 years after she was found dead in her home.
  • Police have not charged any suspects, citing the ongoing nature of the case, which has denied her son closure.
  • Robinson's family and friends gathered to honor her memory, emphasizing her caring nature and impact beyond statistics, with donations collected for a domestic violence shelter.

Twenty years have passed since nurse Nadine Robinson was found dead in her Edmonton townhouse, and her homicide case remains unsolved. No one has been charged in connection with her death, leaving her son, Stephen Robinson, without closure.

I had a recent meeting with (Edmonton Police Service) where I got a little more information, but it’s still shrouded in so much secrecy due to the open case.

— Stephen RobinsonNadine Robinson's son discusses the ongoing secrecy surrounding the investigation into his mother's death.

Robinson, a 36-year-old licensed practical nurse and healthcare aide instructor, was found in her Clareview townhouse on July 20, 2006. Police initially responded to a sudden death, only realizing the following day it was a homicide after an autopsy. Details surrounding the cause of death have remained publically undisclosed due to the ongoing investigation.

The medical examiner completed his initial assessment today and has determined the cause of death, but due to the nature of the investigation it can’t be made public at this time.

— EPS officerAn Edmonton Police Service officer speaks about the initial findings in the case in 2006.

Originally from Jamaica, Robinson moved to Canada at 13 and dedicated her career to nursing, particularly caring for patients with dementia. She also taught at Nightingale Academy, proudly witnessing her first class graduate a year before her death. Her son, Stephen, was the center of her world, and her family fondly remembers her adventurous spirit and love for exploring nature.

It’s been absolutely devastating to go 20 years without knowing what happened.

— Stephen RobinsonNadine Robinson's son expresses the emotional toll of the unsolved case.

Robinson had reportedly rekindled a relationship with her husband, Wayne Creary, in 2005 after a 13-year separation. Creary has denied any involvement in her death. The unsolved case has been devastating for her loved ones, who gathered recently to remember her. Her brother, Kevin Robinson, emphasized the importance of remembering her as a caring and impactful individual, not just a statistic. In her memory, the family collected donations for WIN House, an Edmonton organization supporting women and children fleeing domestic violence.

Just to remind people that she was here. She had impact. She was caring and kind, not just a stat.

— Kevin RobinsonNadine Robinson's brother speaks at a tribute event, emphasizing her personal qualities.
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