Calgary police discovered the bodies of Stanislaw Wardzala and Anna “Ania” Kaminski in separate homes on December 29. Authorities believe both were targeted and their deaths were linked to a domestic dispute.
The next day, police found Kaminski’s husband, Benedict Kaminski, dead near his car after a manhunt. Reports from CBC, the Calgary Herald, and CityNews Calgary indicate that Benedict Kaminski, 38, is suspected of being responsible for the murders... Continue reading here ▶
According to the Calgary Herald, Ania’s brother, Peter, said the couple had a big argument on Christmas at her parents’ home. The fight began when the couple’s son wanted to sit next to his grandfather instead of his father.
Peter said, “He kept antagonizing his kid. He started pushing my sister away forcefully. I almost got into a fistfight with him.”
Benedict reportedly left the home before police were called. After the argument, Ania told her brother she was considering filing for a protective order against her husband.
A GoFundMe campaign was launched to support Ania’s children and her mother. The organizer wrote, “We are heartbroken to share the tragic passing of Ania Wardzala/Kaminski, a beloved mom, daughter, sister, and friend.
Ania’s dear children are now facing an unimaginable loss. In this devastating time, we seek to provide support and help these kids navigate their grief, ensuring they have the resources and care they need as they move forward without their mom.”
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. The hotline is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in over 170 languages.
