RCMP conduct searches as part of homicide investigation
Farmyard in Qu'Appelle Valley south of Esterhazy, Stockholm area has been searched a second time.
May 13, 2023, 2:27 pm
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes conducted ground searches as part of the ongoing investigation into the February 10, 2023 homicide that occurred in the Qu'Appelle Valley south of the Stockholm/Esterhazy area.
On Thursday, RCMP searched the farmyard where the homicide occurred.
"These areas were previously searched during initial investigation," RCMP told the World-Spectator. "Investigators wanted to re-search them now that the snow has melted."
"The investigation is active and ongoing and to preserve its integrity, we have no additional details to share at this time." RCMP said.
On February 10, Esterhazy and Broadview RCMP received a report of a break and enter and homicide at a residence approximately 20 kilometers south of Stockholm and Esterhazy.
Three males broke into a residence. An adult male who lived at the residence was located deceased at the scene by police.
Sketches and descriptions were released of three male suspects, who are still at large. An adult female was injured and was transported to hospital for medical treatment at that time, and was later released.
Suspect descriptions
RCMP had earlier released the descriptions of four suspects
Suspect #1:
• Male, believed to be in his 20’s;
• Approximately 6’ 2” tall
• 180-200 pounds, slender build
• Piercing/scar or absence of hair on left eyebrow;
• May have a lower stomach tattoo;
• Face was covered by a thin neck warmer/tube pulled up
• Wearing a black beanie-style head covering/hat
• Dark-coloured Carhartt/work-style jacket with a lighter-coloured “sherpa” style liner
Suspect #2:
• Male, believed to be older than suspects #1 and #3
• Approximately 5’ 11”;
• Approximately 210 pounds;
• Face was covered by black balaclava
• Sparsely-haired moustache visible
• Tattoos:
-Small pointed tattoo near the corner of left eye (possibly a teardrop or arrow);
-Top of arched tattoo partially visible under facial covering near the top of the left cheekbone, under the left eye;
Suspect #3:
• Male
• Shorter than suspects #1 and #2;
• Approximately 200-240 pounds;
• Face was covered by a thin neck warmer/tube pulled up
• Wearing a black beanie-style head covering/hat
• Wearing what is believed to have been a “Red Dragon Apparel” hoodie.
• There was a large “Red Dragon” logo on the front, no zipper;
If you believe you know who one or any of these individuals are, or have information to share related to these sketches, contact your nearest RCMP Detachment or police service immediately or call 310-RCMP in non-emergencies.
Suspect vehicle information
Investigation determined the suspects drove a vehicle to the scene and left in it after stealing and setting the home owner’s vehicle on fire (in previous releases RCMP advised the suspects stole the home owner’s vehicle and left the scene. The stolen vehicle was located abandoned on a nearby grid road, on fire).
RCMP do not have further descriptors of this suspect vehicle to provide. Investigators know the suspect vehicle traveled east and west of the intersection of Highways #637 and #9 after the homicide occurred.
Items stolen from residence; ongoing investigation
Three long-barreled firearms and a significant amount of ammunition was stolen from the victim’s residence. These items were being stored appropriately prior to them being taken.
Investigators continue to urge anyone with information to contact their local police of jurisdiction. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
