Two persons previously charged with first degree murder are now also facing charges of indecently interfering with and offering an indignity to human remains.
On March 19 and 20, 2024, respectively, investigators attended to a correctional facility in Saskatoon and a correctional facility in Prince Albert to effect the arrests of a 34-year-old man and 32-year-old woman; they were incarcerated on related charges of first degree murder at the time of their arrests. Both were additionally charged under Section 182(b) of the Criminal Code for indecently interfering with and offering an indignity to human remains.
(Court Information Numbers: 991262387, 991262491)
February 8, 2024 1:41 PM
Investigators with the Major Crime Section have arrested and charged a second person in relation to Saskatoon’s first homicide of 2024.
Yesterday evening, February 7, 2024, police effected the arrest of a 34-year-old Saskatoon man and charged him with first-degree murder; he made his first appearance in court this morning and was remanded into custody.
Following an autopsy, a 25-year-old Alberta man was identified as the victim of homicide; at the request of his family, police will not be releasing the victim’s name at this time.
The suspect and victim are believed to be known to one another.
The Major Crime Section is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information believed to be relevant is asked to contact police directly at 306-975-8300 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.