Missing man killed while murder suspect was on parole: documents

A Calgary man facing murder charges in connection with the death of a missing person is alleged to have committed the killing while on parole, according to documents from the Parole Board of Canada (PBC).

This week, Calgary police announced that 47-year-old Shaun Alexander Folk has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Christopher Stevenson.

PBC documents show that Folk was serving a four-year prison sentence for weapons and drug offenses, among other things, when he was released on parole in July 2023.

Stevenson was last seen on August 24, 2023.

In September, police notified Folk's probation officer that he was a suspect in the murder investigation.

His parole was revoked and Folk was sent back to prison.

“The investigation revealed significant evidence that you were involved in criminal activity and, according to police, had returned to your cycle of offending,” the parole board wrote.

“The Correctional Service of Canada has determined that your risk has increased to an unmanageable level and you have been suspended and returned to federal custody due to your deteriorating behaviour.”

Criminal records

Folk has a long criminal history, including convictions for drugs, weapons, forgery, fraud and false imprisonment.

In June 2019, police launched an investigation after Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers intercepted a package addressed to Folk that contained a device that could be modified to serve as a silencer for firearms or firearms.

During the investigation, police seized nine firearms, two stolen vehicles, forged documents, drugs and a body armor vest.

In January 2021, Folk was sentenced to four years in prison. It was his second federal sentence (prison sentences of more than two years).

The PBC document, written on August 1, 2024, is a decision regarding the conditions imposed on Folk shortly before his statutory release date.

By law, offenders who have served two-thirds of their federal prison sentences are eligible for parole.

In the document, the panel noted that Folk remained on police radar.

“The investigation is ongoing and you remain a prime suspect in this case,” the decision states.

Folk is expected to be released within days or weeks of the PBC's decision. It is unknown whether he was released prior to charges being brought in connection with Stevenson's death.

His court date is scheduled for August 28.

On Friday, police announced that charges had been filed against a second man in connection with Stevenson's death.

45-year-old Ali Samir El-Sayed is accused of aiding and abetting murder.