On September 9, 2010, at about 10:30am, RCMP were advised that a motorist had discovered a body in the RM of East St. Paul.
East St. Paul RCMP report that the body was found in the ditch along the side of Highway 59, northbound, near Pritchard Farm Road.
RCMP attended the location and with the assistance of the Winnipeg RCMP Forensic Identification Unit, RCMP Major Crimes and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, an investigation was initiated.
At this time a cause of death has not been determined. Foul play was not evident, however, it cannot be ruled out at this time. The deceased has tentatively been identified as a 61-year-old male from Winnipeg.
Police continue to investigate.
Cst. Miles Hiebert
RCMP Media Relations
Tel:(204)983-8497
