News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, December 18, 2013 HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION – UPDATE   C12-176500 As previously released - on September 2, 2012, at 2:20 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the area of Burrows Avenue and Main Street regarding suspicious circumstances.   Attending officers confirmed that a body had been located and the deceased was identified as 23 year-old, Simone SANDERSON.   SANDERSON was wearing a black sports bra and a pink skort when she was located.    Despite on-going efforts, investigators have not identified or arrested the person(s) responsible for Simone's death.    Investigators are taking this opportunity to release additional information with the hopes that anyone that has not already spoken with police will come forward.   SANDERSON was last seen alive during the evening hours of August 26, 2012.  She had been involved in the sex trade and regularly used illicit drugs.  She was known to frequent the area where her body was found in a vacant lot at the intersection of Burrows Avenue and Main Street.   It is believed SANDERSON utilized social media platforms to make contact with potential sex trade clients.   Members of the Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Unit are continuing with this investigation.  Investigators are hopeful that with the release of this new information someone may come forward with information to further this investigation.   Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).    For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.