A Calgary man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the strangulation of his wife, who endured months of physical and emotional abuse. Maninderpreet Singh, 24, entered his plea on Friday in connection with the death of his wife, Manpreet Kaur, 25, whose body was discovered on April 21, 2024, in their northeast Calgary home.

Crown prosecutor Janice Walsh presented details in court, revealing that emergency responders found Kaur's body in the couple's residence on Redstone Common N.E. She was fully dressed, including a winter hat, and lying on a mattress in the living room, covered with blankets. Walsh noted that Kaur's hands were resting across her chest, with a religious book tucked under one arm.

Investigators reported blood stains on various surfaces throughout the home, including the walls and floor, as well as large clumps of Kaur's hair scattered around the area. Singh provided conflicting accounts to police regarding the events leading up to Kaur's death and when he last saw her alive.

After being released by police the day after Kaur's body was found, Singh attempted suicide by jumping from a third-floor balcony at Bow Valley College, where Kaur had been a student. He was later arrested and charged with murder after being treated for his injuries.

An autopsy revealed multiple injuries on Kaur's body, including bite marks, and determined that her cause of death was due to neck compression from strangulation. Additionally, investigators discovered two disturbing videos on Kaur's phone, recorded by Singh two days before her death, in which he made unfounded accusations of infidelity and subjected her to severe abuse.

The court has ordered a presentencing report and a psychological evaluation for Singh. He faces an automatic life sentence, with a judge to determine the period of parole ineligibility, which could range from 10 to 25 years. Singh will remain in custody at either the Calgary Remand Centre or the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre until the next court date.