Roderick Tobie Blacksmith (29 years) has been charged with Second Degree Murder in connection with the November 13, 2008 death of his foster son, 13-month-old Cameron Ouskan.
Cameron Ouskan was taken to Gillam Hospital on November 12, 2008 in life-threatening condition and was later transported to Thompson General Hospital where he died. An autopsy determined that Ouskan’s death was a homicide.
Blacksmith was arrested yesterday near Cross Lake, Manitoba following an investigation conducted by the RCMP Winnipeg Serious Crime and Thompson Major Crime Units. Blacksmith will be remanded to appear in Thompson Provincial Court.
The RCMP Winnipeg Serious Crime Unit are also examining the circumstances of a separate incident leading to the injuries and hospitalization of Cameron Ouskan in August 2008.
Contact:
Sgt. Line Karpish
RCMP Media Relations
(204)983-8497
