Police search landfill for murdered First Nation woman

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BRADY LANDFILL SEARCH CONCLUDED
On October 3, 2012, members of the Winnipeg Police Service commenced a search at the Brady Landfill site for the remains of Tanya NEPINAK. A traditional ceremony was previously held at the landfill site which identified a focussed search area.

The search was completed on October 9, 2012 and no evidence pertinent to the investigation was located.

The search team consisted of nine Winnipeg Police Service members.

3 Search Team Coordinators
6 Forensic Identification Unit Members


During the search, officers were faced with many challenges at the landfill site which were compounded by high winds, cool temperatures and precipitation.

The search at the Brady landfill site is now concluded, however the search for Tanya NEPINAK is on-going.

Anyone locally or nationally with information regarding this matter is asked to contact police at 1-855-817-4949.

The public may also contact Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477) with any information regarding this investigation.


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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

TANYA JANE NEPINAK HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION R12-58535

On September 22, 2011, the Winnipeg Police Service requested the public’s assistance in locating 31 year old, Tanya Jane NEPINAK. She was last seen on September 13, 2011 in the downtown area of the city.

NEPINAK has not been located.

In June 2012, members of the Winnipeg Police Service arrested and charged; Shawn Cameron LAMB with 2nd Degree Murder in relation to her death.

Recently, investigators met with the family members of Tanya NEPINAK. They were advised that as a result of an on-going investigation, it is believed that the remains of Tanya NEPINAK were placed in a refuse collection bin approximately eight months ago in the West End area after her murder. The refuse bin was emptied at the Brady Road Landfill site.

A portion of the Brady Landfill site has been secured and landfill operations are not being conducted in this area.

The Winnipeg Police Service has consulted a number of experts and will be moving forward with a search at the Brady Landfill site in the near future. This search is a large scale operation that will involve a number of partners, professionals and a collaborative community effort.

Our thoughts are with the family and we know any delay is difficult. The Winnipeg Police Service is working hard to move forward with this search as quickly as possible. We are working diligently to ensure we address the scale, magnitude and safety issues connected to this type of search.

Further information will be shared with the family and the community in the coming weeks.

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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Reiterates Urgent Need to End Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls

OTTAWA, Aug. 9, 2012

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered condolences to the family and friends of the late Tanya Nepinak, reiterating the urgent need to address the many unresolved cases of missing and murdered women and ending violence against all Indigenous peoples.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nepinak family as we welcome the decision of the Winnipeg Police Service to conduct a thorough search for the remains of Tanya Nepinak that we hope will help provide some closure on this tragic incident," said AFN National Chief Atleo, further supporting a call by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs for a seat on the executive steering committee of Project Devote - a Manitoba task force currently investigating the cases of eight missing persons and 20 homicide victims.

"I offer my full support to the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs call for a seat on the executive steering committee of the Project Devote task force due to the over-representation of murdered and missing persons being of Aboriginal ancestry and the support for greater accountability to the families and communities," said National Chief Atleo.

Thousands of people made a public declaration to live violence free and to achieve safety and security for all Indigenous peoples by signing a banner at the 2012 AFN Annual General Assembly last month. This same banner was signed by Indigenous leaders and provincial and territorial leaders (Premiers) prior to the Council of the Federation meeting in Nova Scotia July 25, 2012.

"The broader community is hearing us, and supporting our movement to achieve safety and security for our peoples," said National Chief Atleo. "In support of the many families of missing and murdered Aboriginal women, we will not back down. The $10 million over two years committed by the government to improve law enforcement and target the needs of Indigenous women have minimal, if any tangible results for our families. We will be steadfast in our efforts to end violence to and among our peoples, particularly the most vulnerable."

The families of missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Manitoba have been advocating for a special task force since 2009. AFN consistently advocates in support of First Nation individuals and families impacted by violence that seek justice, and for adequate and appropriate health supports and preventative measures to better ensure communities are safe.

First Nation leaders across Canada have made ending violence against women a national priority, hosting a national justice forum in February of 2012 that culminated in a national strategy to end violence against Indigenous women and girls adopted by Chiefs-in-Assembly July 2012.

Project Devote Tip line: 1-888-673-3316.

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September 19, 2012

TANYA NEPINAK HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION - UPDATE

On September 22, 2011, the Winnipeg Police Service requested the public’s assistance in locating 31 year old, Tanya Jane NEPINAK. She was last seen on September 13, 2011 in the downtown area of the city.

NEPINAK has not been located.

In June 2012, members of the Winnipeg Police Service arrested and charged; Shawn Cameron LAMB with 2nd Degree Murder in relation to her death.

Earlier this morning, Chief Keith McCaskill met with family members of Tanya NEPINAK as well as community elders. They were advised that due to inconsistent and new information, multiple areas within the Brady Landfill site have been identified as additional search areas. This information has created a massive search area, making it impossible to conduct an effective search.

A traditional ceremony was previously held at the landfill site which identified a focused search area. As a result, the Winnipeg Police Service will commence a search of this area on October 2, 2012.

Our commitment to Tanya and her family remains strong.

Anyone locally or nationally with information regarding this matter is asked to contact police at 1-855-817-4949.

The public may also contact Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477) with any information regarding this matter.

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BRADY LANDFILL SEARCH CONCLUDED

"The search at the Brady landfill site is now concluded, however the search for Tanya NEPINAK is on-going."
Winnipeg Police News Release October 11th, 2012
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On October 3, 2012, members of the Winnipeg Police Service commenced a search at the Brady Landfill site for the remains of Tanya NEPINAK. A traditional ceremony was previously held at the landfill site which identified a focussed search area.

The search was completed on October 9, 2012 and no evidence pertinent to the investigation was located.

The search team consisted of nine Winnipeg Police Service members.

3 Search Team Coordinators
6 Forensic Identification Unit Members


During the search, officers were faced with many challenges at the landfill site which were compounded by high winds, cool temperatures and precipitation.

The search at the Brady landfill site is now concluded, however the search for Tanya NEPINAK is on-going.

Anyone locally or nationally with information regarding this matter is asked to contact police at 1-855-817-4949.

The public may also contact Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477) with any information regarding this investigation.
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Also of interest:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/ ... nipeg.html