(St. John’s, NL), October 6, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) regrets to inform that missing person, Anna GAULTON of Conception Bay South, has been located deceased.

Human remains were located on October 3 in the area of Minerals Road and the old Talc Mine in Conception Bay South. Today (Oct. 6) the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner positively identified the deceased as Anna GAULTON, the 79-year-old who was last seen August 8 in the area of Kelligrews.

The RNC is expressing sincere condolences to the family and friends of Anna GAULTON.

The investigation is ongoing and the RNC is working with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere.

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File # 2022-45567

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