Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 4:00 p.m.     HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION- ARREST- UPDATE          C11-37524 On Monday, February 21st, 2011, the Winnipeg Police Service released information requesting the public's assistance in locating a 73 year old female, Elizabeth LAFANTAISIE. A description of LAFANTAISIE, including her vehicle was released at that time. Then on February 24th, 2011, at approximately 2:30 p.m., LAFANTAISIE'S parked vehicle was located in the area of River Avenue and Lewis Street, and upon examination, her body was located within the trunk of the vehicle.   Homicide and Missing Persons Unit investigators initiated a complex and challenging investigation that included canvassing over 1000 suites and seizing volumes of surveillance video from multiple sources.  As this investigation continued, members of the Winnipeg Police Service Identification Unit identified forensic evidence linking a suspect in this incident. On Monday, February 28th, 2011 shortly before 8:00 p.m., a 25 year old male from Winnipeg was arrested in the River East area. In consultation with the Crown Attorney's Office, a charge of First Degree Murder has been authorized.   Thomas Anthony Joseph BRINE, 25 years of Winnipeg has been charged with First Degree Murder for his alleged involvement in this incident.    BRINE is also facing charges of Possession Goods Obtained by Crime X2, Assault Cause Bodily Harm X3 and Assault, as a result of two outstanding arrest warrants. He has been detained in custody at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.    This investigation is continuing.      For further information contact either: Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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