RCMP report a suspicious sudden death near Turtleford is now being investigated as a homicide. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

By Angela Brown

Homicide investigation

Suspicious sudden death near Turtleford now considered a homicide

Jan 3, 2020 | 4:06 PM

A suspicious sudden death reported in the R.M. of Frenchman Butte area is now being investigated as a homicide.

Turtleford RCMP report at about 5 p.m., Jan. 1, Saskatchewan RCMP received a report of a deceased unidentified man located outside a rural location in the RM of Frenchman Butte, west of St. Walburg. Following a preliminary investigation, police determined the man’s death was suspicious in nature.

Turtleford and Onion Lake RCMP along with RCMP specialized units remain at the scene and continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the man’s death.

The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Braeden Alfred James Sparvier.

As a result of an ongoing investigation, Saskatchewan RCMP say they can confirm Braeden Alfred James Sparvier was the victim of a homicide.

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An autopsy will be conducted by the Saskatchewan Coroners Service today.

The victim’s next of kin have been notified and have been offered support from victim services.

The RCMP have blocked off a two-kilometer stretch of road along the grid of Township Road 542 in the R.M. of Frenchman Butte while the investigation continues. Traffic is being re-routed.

Saskatchewan RCMP said they appreciate residents’ and motorists’ patience and cooperation, and “for giving officers the space required to conduct a thorough investigation.”

If anyone has any information they are asked to contact Turtleford RCMP or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.

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angela.brown@jpbg.ca

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