Saskatchewan RCMP Historical Case Unit advises public of increased police presence on Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and renews plea for information on 2019 homicide

The Saskatchewan RCMP Historical Case Unit (HCU) would like to advise the public of an increased police presence on Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. Police will be in the area over the next couple of days conducting a search in relation to the 2019 homicide of Joanne Wolfe-Lafond.

On January 13, 2019, 56-year-old Joanne Wolfe-Lafond was found deceased outside her home on Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. Initial investigation determined her death to be suspicious and Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes took carriage of the investigation. Since then, the Saskatchewan RCMP HCU has taken lead of the investigation. The HCU investigates or assists in all historical unsolved homicides, suspicious deaths, missing persons and found/unidentified human remains.

HCU investigators would like to express their appreciation to those who have already come forward with information. "Significant advancements in these types of investigations would not be possible without the help of witnesses and community members coming forward," says Cpl. Tanya Gordon of the HCU.

Investigators continue to investigate the death of Joanne Wolfe-Lafond and ask anyone with information to report it to police. Information can be submitted to the RCMP by calling 310-RCMP or your local police service. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.