Family of Gregory Cope organize GoFundMe page, vigil planned
The family of Battlefords resident Gregory Cope who was found deceased after being reported missing have set up an online GoFundMe page to raise funds to help Cope’s two sons.
Police reported March 3 the 32-year-old was found deceased inside a home on 27th Street West in Battleford that was destroyed by fire Feb. 18. Investigators found human remains inside the home Feb. 27. With help from the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, the victim was identified as Gregory Cope.
Initial investigation determined Cope died as a result of a homicide and Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is investigating.
“My brother Gregory’s life was tragically cut short and ended up being taken away from his sons and loved ones,” Cope’s brother Will Cope said on the GoFundMe page.