Renewed Request For Public Assistance - Historical Homicide - Delbert Desjarlais

The Major Crime Section's Historic Crime Unit is renewing its request for public assistance into the historical homicide of Delbert James Desjarlais.

It was 20 years ago today that then 46-year-old Delbert James Desjarlais was located deceased at a residence in the 800 block of Avenue F North. An autopsy later confirmed him to be the victim of homicide.

The investigation into this historical homicide remains open and investigators believe members of the public may have information helpful in solving the case. Anyone with relevant information to offer is asked to contact police directly at 306-975-8300 or submit a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.


August 23, 2023 7:55 AM

Today marks the 19th anniversary of the death of 46-year-old Delbert James Desjarlais, and Saskatoon police investigators are asking for public assistance to bring closure to Desjarlais’ family.

At approximately 9:40 p.m., August 23, 2004, Saskatoon Police were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of Avenue F North after it was reported a person had been located deceased. An autopsy confirmed that Desjarlais was the victim of a stabbing.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have information on the death of Delbert James Desjarlais to come forward. Those with information can contact Saskatoon Police at 306-975-8300, or if they wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

(Occurrence Number: 04-87031)