Canadian Police Investigate Family’s Claims Over 83-Year-Old Woman’s Assisted Death
Police in Belleville, Ontario, are investigating the death of 83-year-old Brigitte Stegemann after she received medical assistance in dying at a care home in July 2026. Her granddaughter says Stegemann had previously rejected assisted dying because of her Christian faith. The family alleges she may not have fully understood the procedure because she was hard of hearing, spoke limited English and showed signs of confusion. The family is seeking her medical records and wants authorities to determine whether she gave informed, final consent. The care home and medical practitioners have not publicly responded, and the allegations have not been proven in court.
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