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Homicide of Helen Diane Knickle

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Helen Diane KNICKLE

Homicide
DOB: 09/09/1951
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 Helen Diane KNICKLE.

On July 26, 1974, at 2:58 a.m., police responded to a report from a citizen, who had found an unresponsive body of a female on the Halifax North Commons, across from the tennis courts, off Cogswell Street. Upon arrival, the victim, 22 year old Helen Diane Knickle, was discovered deceased, having been the victim of murder.

The investigation revealed the victim had has been walking alone during the evening between the hours of approximately 1:00 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. when she was attacked. The victim had been residing at a Cook Street residence in Halifax at the time of her death. 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 Helen Diane KNICKLE 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 Andrea Lynn King

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Andrea Lynn KING

Homicide
DOB: 15/12/1973

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 Andrea Lynn KING.

On January 1, 1992, the victim, Andrea Lynn KING, flew from her home in New Westminister, British Columbia, to Halifax, intent on traveling and working in Nova Scotia for a period of time. Andrea was last heard from on January 1, 1992, when she called a family member in British Columbia from the Halifax International Airport, to advise them that she arrived safely and that she would call them back the following day with an address where she would be staying. This was the last time that anyone heard from the victim. On January 4, 1992, the victim’s family reported Andrea missing, and an extensive missing person investigation was conducted.

On December 22, 1992, the skeletal remains of Andrea KING was located in a wooded area approximately 200 feet from the end of a dead-end street in the Sackville Business Park. It was determined that Andrea KING had been murdered.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Andrea Lynn KING 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 Florence Ann Keeble

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Florence Ann KEEBLE

Homicide
DOB: 18/06/1959

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 Florence Ann KEEBLE.

On October 30, 1976, at 2:30 p.m., police responded to a report from two hunters, who located a female body in the woods, approximately 350 yards off the Old Sambro Road, west of Rockingstone Road. Upon police arrival, the victim, 17 year old Florence Ann Keeble, was discovered having been the victim of a homicide.

The investigation revealed the victim went missing from school at 3:00 p.m. on October 29, 1976, when she failed to return home to her Herring Cove residence. The victim attended a baby shower at a home of a friend in Spryfield. There was information that after leaving the baby shower she attended and left another party on Old Sambro Road at approximately 1:30 p.m. on the day of her death 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 Florence Ann KEEBLE 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 David Andrew Keddy

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

David Andrew KEDDY

Homicide
DOB: 20/02/1956

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 David Andrew KEDDY.

On June 5, 1987, the body of David KEDDY was found floating on a wooden raft in an isolated area of the Annapolis River downstream from Nictaux, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. Autopsy results showed that David Keddy had died as a result of foul play.

Mr. KEDDY was last seen alive during the early morning hours of June 3, 1987, having just visited the residence of his girlfriend in Nictaux. Investigators believe that when KEDDY left his girlfriend’s residence, he walked along the abandoned train bed, which lead to a train trestle (bridge), here local youths had a wooden raft tied to the trestle. It was this raft that KEDDY’s body was found on. Mr. KEDDY had only a few friends, he lived in the Nictaux area and was known to enjoy the outdoors. A number of polygraph examinations, interviews and other queries have been completed with few leads to Mr. KEDDY’s death.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of David Andrew KEDDY 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 Douglas Keating

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Douglas KEATING

Homicide
DOB: 12/12/1961

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 Douglas KEATING.

On September 2, 2000, at approximately 10:50 am, police responded to a report of an unresponsive male who was found by two pedestrians in a wooded area behind 299 Main Avenue, in Fairview. Upon police arrival, the victim, Douglas KEATING, was pronounced dead.

The investigation revealed that Mr. KEATING had been assaulted and he died of blunt force trauma. It is believed that Mr. KEATING was assaulted elsewhere and later dumped at the recovery site by the suspect(s).

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Douglas KEATING 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 Leslie Anne Katnick

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Leslie Anne KATNICK

Missing Person
DOB: 30/08/1966

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 disappearance of Leslie Anne KATNICK.

On November 4, 1991, Montreal Police received a complaint from Mr. Katnick, who reported that his daughter, Leslie Anne Katnick, was missing. Leslie Katnick had been residing at 3407 Rosedale Street, Montreal, Quebec, until November 1, 1991, which was the last time she was seen by either friends or family.

The investigation revealed that Leslie Katnick registered into the Halifax YMCA on November 2, 1991, for several nights and returned the key on November 4, 1991. Ms. Katnick’s banking card was also used on November 2, 1991, in Halifax. No further information has surfaced with respect to the whereabouts of Leslie Katnick, and the circumstances of her disappearance are suspicious, and foul play may be involved. 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 Leslie Anne KATNICK 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.

Suspicious Death of Crystal Dawn Jack

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Crystal Dawn JACK

Suspicious Death
DOB: 02/02/1967
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 suspicious death of Crystal Dawn JACK.On July 23, 1997 police received a report from the mother of Crystal Jack that her daughter had been missing for approximately one week. Ms. Jack had been residing at 2448 Agricola Street and was last seen on July 15, 1997, at her residence by her mother. The investigation revealed the victim may have recently been threatened by others who were known to frequent the north end of the city.

On June 9, 2011, a skull bone was found by surveyors in the woods near the 3300 block of Sackville Drive in Middle Sackville. The remains were positively identified to be those of Crystal Dawn Jack. The circumstances behind Ms. Jack’s death are suspicious and 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 suspicious death of Crystal Dawn JACK 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 Ronald Jack Henderson

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Ronald Jack HENDERSON

Homicide
DOB: 08/10/1956

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 Ronald Jack HENDERSON.

The victim, Ronald Jack Henderson, was a taxi driver in the city of Halifax for Armdale Taxi. On April 5, 1986, the night of his death, Mr. Henderson was working as a taxi driver, and it is believed he picked up two fares on Herring Cove Road, Halifax. An altercation took place in front of 90 Withrod Drive, between Mr. Henderson and the two fares, during which time Mr. Henderson was dumped on the side of the road suffering serious injuries. Mr. Henderson was transported to the hospital where he died as a result of injuries he received in the attack.

The investigation revealed that the suspects drove away in Mr. Henderson’s taxi cab, which was later discovered abandoned at a local school parking lot. 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 Ronald Jack HENDERSON 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 Margaret Elizabeth Hartrick

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Margaret Elizabeth HARTRICK

Homicide
DOB: 12/06/1963

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 Margaret Elizabeth HARTRICK.

On September 10, 1998, at 8:23 a.m., police responded to a report from several young students of an unconscious female in the wooded area, behind Harbourview School, 25 Alfred Street, Dartmouth. Upon police arrival, the victim, Margaret HARTRICK, was discovered lying unconscious in this wooded area. The victim had suffered trauma to the head area. The victim was transported to the QEII hospital, where she passed away as result of her injuries on September 18, 1998.

The investigation revealed that the victim was assaulted in the wooded area behind the school. Residents from the surrounding neighborhood reported hearing arguing earlier this same morning, and other residents reported hearing a car speeding from the area, which may be related to this incident.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Margaret Elizabeth HARTRICK 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 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.