New information surfaces in 5-year-old homicide: RCMP

RCMP say there has been a development in the investigation into the killing of an Indigenous woman who was first reported missing from her home five years ago. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support.

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RCMP say there has been a development in the investigation into the killing of an Indigenous woman who was first reported missing from her home five years ago. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? RCMP say there has been a development in the investigation into the killing of an Indigenous woman who was first reported missing from her home five years ago. Forty-year-old Melinda Lynxleg from Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve, about 40 kilometres northeast of Roblin, was last heard from in April 2020.

She was missing for more than three years before her body was found in June 2023 on an abandoned property in San Clara, about 45 kilometres northwest of the reserve. An autopsy confirmed Lynxleg’s death was a homicide. RCMP major crime services and Roblin RCMP have canvassed the community and interviewed more than 130 people since the investigation began five years ago, according to an RCMP news release.

Mounties said thousands of hours have been spent on the case, including a complete review of the entire investigation, which recently led to new information. This development has given the investigation forward momentum and officers are confident they’re closer to finding answers for the Lynxleg family, said RCMP. Investigators, however, are still looking to the public for more information.

“If you have not reached out to us before, please speak up now on behalf of Melinda Lynxleg,” the release said. Manitoba RCMP media relations officer Sgt. Paul Manaigre told the Sun the Mounties are not in a position to provide further information to the public at this time but are hoping to do so in the next few weeks.

The RCMP major crime services tip line is 1-431-489-8042. » [email protected] » enviromichele.

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