Homicide investigation continues

OPP News Release

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The ongoing investigation in to the murder of a 17-year-old Fort Severn First Nation youth and the Attempt Murder of a 21-year-old man from the same community has resulted in charges against two women.

Marilyn Thomas, age 25, is charged with Assault and Obstruct Justice. Charged with Assault is Stacie Howson, age 18. Both accused reside in Fort Severn. The charges relate to the attack on the 21-year-old victim. Both women were released on an Undertaking Before an Officer in Charge with conditions and are to appear in Fort Severn Provincial Court on December 6th, 2007.

In the early hours of Saturday, September 29, 2007, Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service was called out to a disturbance in the community. Upon arrival at the scene, two males were found lying on the ground outside a local residence suffering from serious life threatening injuries. Both males were transported to the Fort Severn Nursing station where the 17-year-old victim succumbed to his injuries. The 21-year-old victim was flown to Winnipeg Health Science Centre for further treatment.

Earlier this week, police charged a Fort Severn man with Second Degree Murder and Attempt Murder. The accused was remanded into custody for a first appearance scheduled on October 5th, 2007 at the Kenora Provincial Court.

The ongoing investigation is under the direction of Detective Inspector Guy Faucher, Ontario Provincial Police – Criminal Investigation Branch.

Anyone having any information regarding this matter is asked to call the local Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service in Fort Severn at 807-478-2571.

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