(St. John’s, NL), March 25, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are treating the death of an 82-year-old female in St. John’s as homicide.

On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at approximately 10:55 pm, members of the RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) and Forensic Identification Services (FIS) responded to a request for assistance from Paramedics after they had received a report of a female requiring medical attention in the area of Mitchell Court in St. John’s. The 82-year-old female was pronounced deceased at the scene by paramedics. The RNC Criminal Investigation Division (CID) were engaged, and the female’s death was believed to be suspicious at that time.

After consultation with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the RNC CID are treating the death of the female as homicide. The RNC have identified a suspect in connection with the event, and the investigation currently remains active.

This investigation is ongoing and the RNC are asking that anyone who has information to assist the investigation 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.

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RNC File # 2022-12453

 

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca