Homicide of Michael Leonard Hamm

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Michael Leonard HAMM

Homicide
DOB: 20/09/1954

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Michael Leonard HAMM.

On August 28, 1985, at 7:44 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of Windsor Street and Duncan Street, Halifax. Upon police arrival, the victim, Michael Leonard Hamm, was found deceased, having been fatally shot.

The investigation revealed the victim had left his Tower Road residence prior to the shooting and he was walking south on Windsor Street, near Duncan, when a lone suspect ran up to him and fired the fatal shot. A suspect was seen fleeing the area. Mr. Hamm had also been a victim of another shooting in May, which police have not yet ruled out as being connected to the incident. Police believe there are persons who have information that could result in an arrest and possible charges.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Michael Leonard HAMM should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.

Homicides of “Ellen” Giovanna and James Russell “Rustie” Hall

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“Ellen” Giovanna and James Russell “Rustie” HALL

Double Homicide
DOB: Unavailable

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the deaths of “Ellen” Giovanna and James Russell “Rustie” HALL.

On the morning of Feb. 26, 2010, Enfield RCMP responded to a 911 call from a family friend who went to pick up Rustie Hall for work.

Police found Rustie and Ellen Hall dead inside their home in Barr Settlement, Hants Co

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the deaths of “Ellen” Giovanna and James Russell “Rustie” HALL should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.

Homicide of Steven Michael Hall

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Steven Michael HALL

Homicide
DOB: 16/06/1974

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Steven Michael HALL.

Steven Hall disappeared on Saturday, April 27, 1996. He left his parent’s home in Seffernville, Lunenburg County, around 10:30 AM. Mr. Hall paid a bill at the Ultramar in Chester Basin. While at the service station, Mr. Hall was seen having a brief conversation with a person in a vehicle at the gas pumps. Mr. Hall last seen hitchhiking on Highway #3 towards Chester.

Mr. Hall’s body was discovered on November 23, 1996, in a wooded area on the Hogg Lot Road, which is off Highway #14, approximately 13 kms North of the Chester area. This was seven months after his disappearance. It was determined that he died of unnatural causes. An extensive investigation ensued, however, no criminal charges have been laid. Although this investigation remains unsolved, it is still ongoing.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Steven Michael HALL should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.

Homicide of Vincent Pius Griffin

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Vincent Pius GRIFFIN

Homicide
DOB: 06/04/1938

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Vincent Pius GRIFFIN.

On June 30, 1981, at approximately 8:05 a.m., police responded to a report from a resident of John Street, Halifax, that there was a vehicle left running in front of 2454 John Street, with a male slumped across the front seat. Upon police arrival, the victim, 43 year old Vincent Griffin, was discovered deceased in his vehicle, having been the victim of a murder.

The investigation revealed the victim died as a result of injuries he received to the head and the neck area. The victim’s vehicle, a maroon 1977 dodge, 2 door hardtop, had been observed in the area shortly after midnight. Police believe there are persons who have information that could result in an arrest and possible charges.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Vincent Pius GRIFFIN should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.

Disappearance of Bruce Andrew Forbes

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Bruce Andrew FORBES

Missing Person
DOB: 13/07/1964
The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the disappearance of Bruce Andrew FORBES.

On July 17, 2002, police received a report from Paula Forbes, wife of Bruce Forbes, that her husband had not been seen since July 16, 2002. Mr. Forbes was residing at 35 Lansdowne Drive, Halifax, at the time of his disappearance.

The police investigation revealed the victim was last seen in Halifax on July 16, 2002, at a Regent Road residence. It is believed the victim had a large sum of money in his possession at the time of his disappearance. The victim suffered from a serious health condition and required medication on a daily basis. It is believed that Mr. Forbes was not in possession of this medication at the time of his disappearance. The circumstances of Mr. Forbes’ disappearance are suspicious and foul play is suspected. Police believe there are persons who have information that could result in an arrest and possible charges.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the disappearance of Bruce Andrew FORBES should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.

Homicide of Suzanne Elizabeth Dube

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Suzanne Elizabeth DUBE

Homicide
DOB: 17/07/1966

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Suzanne Elizabeth DUBE.

During the evening of November 17, 1988, Suzanne Elizabeth DUBE, a 22 year old mother of two young children went missing from her residence in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. Suzanne DUBE left her children with a babysitter stating she had to “check something out” and would be back in a few minutes.

There were reported sightings of Suzanne DUBE in the area of the “The Load of Mischief” and the Club 2000 in Lower Sackville during the evening hours of November 17, and in the early morning hours of November 18, 1988. On March 25, 1989, Suzanne Dube’s decomposed body was found in the Bedford Basin, Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Suzanne Elizabeth DUBE should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.

Homicide of Donald Charles Downey

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Donald Charles DOWNEY

Homicide
DOB: 27/07/1955

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Donald Charles DOWNEY.

On October 30, 1988, at approximately 1:00 a.m., police responded to a report of a shooting at 2399 Creighton Street, Halifax. Upon police arrival, the victim, Donald Charles DOWNEY, was discovered at this location suffering from a gun shot wound. Mr. DOWNEY was transported to the hospital where he died shortly thereafter.

The investigation revealed Mr. DOWNEY was residing at an Abbey Road, Halifax, address at the time of his death, and he was known to frequent the north end of Halifax and Uniacke Square area where he was shot.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Donald Charles DOWNEY should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.

Homicide of Danny Dibenedetto

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Danny DiBENEDETTO

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Homicide
DOB: 04/11/1968

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Danny DiBENEDETTO.

On February 8, 2005, at approximately 7:35 pm, police responded to a report of a shooting at 33 Dartmoor Crescent. Upon police arrival, police discovered the victim, Danny DiBENEDETTO, laying on his living room floor having suffered from a gun shot wound. Mr. DiBENEDETTO was conscious and he stated that three men entered his home, robbed and shot him before fleeing. Mr. DiBENEDETTO was transported to the QEII Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The investigation has revealed that three masked men were seen leaving the address.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Danny DiBENEDETTO should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.

Human Remains

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Laura Lee CROSS

Human Remains
DOB: 18/03/1968
The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Laura Lee CROSS.

On October 14, 2002, at approximately 5:30 pm, police responded to a report of two hunters who discovered human skeletal remains off a logging road near Dollar Lake Provincial Park, located on the Old Guysborough Road near the Halifax International Airport. The skeletal remains were later identified as those of the victim, Laura Lee CROSS.

The investigation revealed that the Ms. CROSS had last been seen on July 12, 2001, and she had been reported missing in August of 2001. Ms. CROSS had been living at 18 Middle Street, in Dartmouth, at the time of her disappearance.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the death of Laura Lee CROSS should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.

Missing Person Troy Cook

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Troy COOK

Missing Person
DOB: 16/07/1978

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the disappearance of Troy COOK.

Troy COOK has been missing since June 12, 1998. At approximately 10:00 am on June 11, 1998, Mr. COOK was dropped off near his apartment, 1 Victoria Street, Truro, Nova Scotia, by his father. At 10:30 am, Mrs. Sharon Tucker, an employee at the Atlantic Superstore, received a call from a person claiming to be Troy COOK. Mrs. Tucker is certain that the caller was Mr. COOK, but recalled that he sounded different. Mr. COOK advised her that he would not be into work for his evening shift.

Mr. COOK has not been heard from since his disappearance and there have been no confirmed sightings. Mr. COOK had not mentioned leaving town, his wallet and ID were located in his apartment and there have been no transactions on his bank account. It has also been established that Mr. COOK has no history of compulsive behaviour or mental illness.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the disappearance of Troy COOK should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.