Calgary police lay 2nd-degree murder charge in missing person case from 2023

Following a year-long investigation, Calgary police have laid a second-degree murder charge in the death of a man who was last seen in August 2023.

At the time, police believed Christopher Stevenson was the victim of foul play and were led to a property in search of evidence related to his disappearance. They also searched a residence in downtown Calgary.

The evidence led investigators to believe Stevenson was murdered in August 2023.

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“This has been an extremely complex investigation where several resources were used from across our service, as well as several resources from the RCMP,” Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson of the Calgary Police Service homicide unit says.

“We now believe we have a good understanding of the events leading up to Christopher’s death and the days following his murder. Our investigators are continuing to move this investigation forward and are determined to hold those involved accountable.”

Investigators believe there are others with information regarding Stevenson’s murder and anticipate further charges will be laid in the coming days or weeks. Anyone with information about Stevenson’s death is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Shaun Alexander Folk, 47, of Calgary, has been charged with second-degree murder and will next appear in court on Aug. 28.