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Homicide of Jerell Aaron Wright

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Jerell Aaron WRIGHT

Homicide
DOB: 02/10/1989
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 Jerell Aaron WRIGHT.

At about 10:45 p.m. on May 13, 2009, Mr. Wright (aka Rutu) arrived at a residence on 16 Clarence St., North Preston. He was standing in a shared driveway when a series of gunshots were fired in his direction from a vehicle driving by. Mr. Wright was shot and later died in hospital. According to police, those responsible for the shooting immediately left the area in the vehicle.

The investigation, to date, has led police to believe the victim was not alone in the driveway when he was shot and that he was not the intended target. 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 Jerell Aaron WRIGHT 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 Carla Gail Strickland

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Carla Gail STRICKLAND

Homicide
DOB: 20/09/1970

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 Carla Gail STRICKLAND.

On June 5, 1991, at 12:58 p.m., police responded to a report from a citizen who had been walking along the north side of Mic Mac Lake, Dartmouth, adjacent the 118 Highway, when he came upon a body of a deceased female. Upon police arrival, the victim, Carla Gail STRICKLAND, was identified as the deceased. She had been the victim of murder and left at this site.

The investigation revealed that the victim spent the evening of June 2, 1991, celebrating a friend’s birthday at a popular Halifax club, then went to Albro Lake Beach, Dartmouth, with three male subjects where they hung out until dawn. At approximately 7:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 1991, Carla STRICKLAND was reportedly dropped off by one of the men at the Tim Horton’s on Wyse Road, Dartmouth, where she was reportedly going to use the pay telephone at this location. Carla STRICKLAND was not seen alive again.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Carla Gail STRICKLAND 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 David Snelgrove

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Donald David SNELGROVE

Homicide
DOB: 03/07/1959

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 David SNELGROVE.

On August 21, 2000, at approximately 1:20 pm, police responded to a report of a death at 3628 Windsor Street, Halifax. Upon police arrival, the victim, Donald David SNELGROVE, was found deceased in the livingroom of his Windsor Street apartment.

The investigation revealed that Mr. SNELGROVE had been assaulted some time prior to his death, and this assault was a contributing factor in his death. Police have information about an alleged disturbance and assault, of which Mr. SNELGROVE was the victim, which occurred on Romans Avenue, Friday, August 18, 2000. Police are also interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen Mr. SNELGROVE’s 1988 grey Plymouth Reliant in the area at the time of this disturbance and assault.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Donald David SNELGROVE 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 Chad Smith

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Donald Chad SMITH

Homicide
DOB: 06/06/1983

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 Chad SMITH.

On October 23, 2010, at 9:26 p.m., the Halifax Regional Police were called to respond to a shooting at 15 Joseph Young Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. On arrival, the responding patrol officers discovered that a male, Donald Chad Smith, had been shot. Police investigation revealed that Mr. Smith was working as a driver for a local pizza shop at the time of the murder.

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 Donald Chad SMITH 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 Harold James ” Buster” Slaunwhite

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Harold James “Buster” SLAUNWHITE

Homicide
DOB: 12/11/1923

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 Harold James “Buster” SLAUNWHITE.

On September 10, 2006, “Buster” Slaunwhite was found murdered in his residence at 97 Brook Street, Dominon, by family members. Mr. Slaunwhite’s residence is situated near an area that was a hangout for local youths.

On September 9, 2006, the investigation revealed that “Buster” Slaunwhite was last observed operating his motor vehicle, a 2005 blue Ford Taurus, Nova Scotia license plate BBV-949, during the daytime. “Buster” Slaunwhite was an 83 year old veteran who had served his country in World War II as a medic. He had been in good health before his tragic death and had recently taken a trip with his son.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Harold James “Buster” SLAUNWHITE 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 Shane Darrell Siddle

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Shane Darrell SIDDLE

Homicide
DOB: 20/01/1963

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 Shane Darrell SIDDLE.

On December 12, 1994, police responded to the Victoria General Hospital regarding a report from medical staff concerning a serious head injury received by their patient, Shane Siddle, causes of which were unknown at that time. Mr. Siddle died in hospital as a result of the head injuries on December 13, 1994.

The investigation revealed that Mr. Siddle may have been involved in an altercation, and knocked unconscious, near his Belle Aire Terrace residence sometime during the night of December 7, 1994, which went unreported to police. It is believed that Mr. Siddle regained consciousness then arrived home at his Belle Aire Terrace residence, before he was rushed to the hospital on the night of December 7, 1994. 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 Shane Darrell SIDDLE 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 Sadie Mae Rogers

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Sadie Mae ROGERS

Homicide
DOB: 04/03/1901

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 Sadie Mae ROGERS.

Sadie Rogers was 80 years old in 1981 and lived alone in her home located at 112 Cordova Street, Amherst, Nova Scotia. ROGERS, who was never married and had worked for most of her life as a housekeeper, was well known in her neighbourhood and was last seen alive on Saturday evening, September 26, 1981.

Nearly a week later, neighbours were becoming concerned that they had not seen any activity at ROGERS’ residence. The Amherst Police Department was contacted on Friday, October 2, 1981, and discovered her body inside the residence, the victim of a homicide. Mail delivered to her residence on Monday, September 28, 1981, had never been retrieved from her mailbox.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Sadie Mae ROGERS 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 Michael Leo Resk

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Michael Leo RESK

Homicide
DOB: 14/08/1918

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 Leo RESK.

On December 9, 1955, at approximately 2 a.m., police responded to a report from a taxi driver, who reported spotting a delivery van parked on Acadia Street, near Roome Street, in an unusual manner. Upon police arrival, the victim, Michael Leo Resk, was found murdered in the back of the delivery van, being the victim of gun shot wounds.

The investigation revealed the victim and his brother owned and operated a store on Gottingen Street, Halifax. The victim usually left his house on Poplar Street late in the evening to go to his store to assist his brother in locking up for the night. On this particular evening, Mr. Resk never made it to the store. 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 Leo RESK 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 Jonathan Reader

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Jonathan READER

Homicide
DOB: 23/10/1985

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 Jonathan READER.

At approximately 04:10 am on August 7, 2005 Jonathan READER was found lying in the roadway at the intersection of Radcliffe Drive and Dunbrack Street in Halifax. Mr. READER was unconscious and bleeding and was transported to hospital by ambulance where he died a short time later. Autopsy determined that Mr. READER was the victim of a homicide inflicted by blunt force trauma and police believe that the incident occurred at the location he was found.

The investigation has revealed that Mr. READER had been in the downtown of Halifax and attended the Pacifico Bar and Grill with some friends and left at approximately 01:57 am with a female who has not been identified to this point. Mr. READER was last observed to be by himself at approximately 03:20 am on Dutch Village Road walking toward Lacewood Drive in Halifax.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Jonathan READER 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 Leonette Marie Purcell

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Leonette Marie PURCELL

Missing Person
DOB: 10/12/1948
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 Leonette Marie PURCELL.Leonette Purcell, a 56-year-old homemaker, has not been seen or heard from since she disappeared on December 16, 2004, from her Grand Lake home situated near the Halifax International Airport. Items in the Purcells’ home appeared out of place or disturbed contrary to normal routine. An extensive search in the area of Grand Lake failed to reveal her whereabouts. Her personal banking and communications devices have not been accessed since her disappearance.

Investigators are interested in identifying two unidentified males who were seen on a security camera at the Enfield Irving Big Stop, one of whom the camera caught calling the Purcell home on the morning Mrs. Purcell disappeared. Neither of these men were identified. The investigation is ongoing and police are asking for the public’s assistance.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the disappearance of Leonette Marie PURCELL 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.