Kalen Schlatter (Toronto Murderer)

Kalen Schlatter is a Canadian man from Toronto, Ontario. Publicly available information about his early life and upbringing is limited.

At the time of the offence, he was in his early twenties. There are no widely documented details regarding his childhood or early development prior to the events that led to his arrest and conviction.

Kalen Schlatter’s actions were confined to a single incident in November 2017. Unlike serial offenders, this case involved one victim and one event.

The offence occurred in Toronto, where Schlatter encountered the victim in a public area before leading her to a more isolated location. The incident resulted in her death and led to a major investigation.

Schlatter’s actions involved isolating the victim after an initial encounter and moving to a secluded environment. The killing involved physical force, specifically compression of the neck.

Evidence presented during the trial indicated a sexually motivated element to the offence. His behaviour reflected opportunistic targeting combined with escalation once the victim was isolated.

Following the discovery of the victim, law enforcement conducted an investigation that included surveillance footage and forensic analysis.

Schlatter was arrested in February 2018 after evidence, including DNA, linked him to the crime scene. His arrest marked a key development in resolving the case.

Kalen Schlatter was initially charged with second-degree murder, with the charge later upgraded to first-degree murder.

He was convicted in 2020, his conviction and sentence were upheld on appeal in 2024.