(St. John’s, NL), March 8, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Major Crime Unit (MCU) have laid a charge of manslaughter in connection with the death of a 55-year-old female in February of 2022.

On January 2, 2022, RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a residence on Hunt’s Lane in St. John’s following a report of a disturbance. On arrival, officers located a 55-year-old female with a serious injury. The female was transported by ambulance to the Health Science Centre to obtain medical assistance.

On February 24, 2022, the 55-year-old female succumbed to complications resulting from the injury received on January 2. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the death of the female was homicide.

As a result of an investigation carried out by the RNC Major Crime Unit, a 27-year-old male from St. John’s has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the homicide. The accused was known to the deceased. The 27-year-old male has been released to appear on the charges in Provincial Court on April 13, 2023.

The RNC request that anyone with information to assist contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere

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Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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