Police offering $40,000 rewards
Edmonton city police are hoping $40,000 rewards will flush out fresh information in relation to five ongoing homicide investigations, one dating back to 2008.
“We’re hopeful these reward monies will be the impetus to motivate someone to come forward with critical information that will significantly advance these investigations,” said homicide Staff Sgt. Duane Hunter in a Thursday news release.
“Most importantly, however, our priority as investigators is to deliver some answers to family members and loved ones who have struggled with the nightmare of not knowing what happened to their loved ones for far too long.”
The five cases include:
Dylan Koshman, 21, disappeared on Oct. 11, 2008, from a residence near 104 Street and 33 Avenue.
DAVID LABELLE
David Labelle, 30, was slain on Nov. 2, 2014, in a home near 133 Street and 155 Ave. Several people were present at the time of the killing.
ROBERT LOYER
Robert Loyer, 46, was slain May 5, 2016. He was found seriously injured near 106 Avenue and 96 Street and later died in hospital as a result of injuries consistent with blunt force trauma. Several people were seen fleeing the area where the assault occurred.
GHEREZGHIHER (GARY) YEMANE
Gary Yemane, 63, was killed May 27, 2016, while out for an evening walk in northeast Edmonton. Investigators believe Yemane was randomly targeted and shot multiple times in the area of Ozerna Road.
LEONARDO DURAN IBANEZ
Leonardo Ibanez, 42, of Colombia, was slain on Nov. 13, 2016. Ibanez was walking home late at night with a friend near 119 Avenue and 97 Street when he was confronted by a group of males and females. He was physically assaulted and died in hospital as a result of his injuries.
There are now 36 rewards of $40,000 being offered to help solve Edmonton homicides.
Anyone with information can contact city police at 780423-4567 Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.