Update #4 - Nelson House RCMP continue investigation into the homicide of Rico Linklater

October 22, 2024
Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, Manitoba

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Photo of Rico Linklater
Photo of Rico Linklater

October 21, 2024, marked the 3rd anniversary of the disappearance of 22-year-old Rico Linklater from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation.

Investigators with RCMP Major Crime Services continue to seek out public assistance as we know there are people out there that have crucial information that can help move this homicide investigation forward.

Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who may have information related to the homicide of Rico Linklater to please contact the Nelson House RCMP at 204-484-2837, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.


Nelson House RCMP, along with Major Crime Services, continue to investigate the homicide of Rico Linklater, who was last seen on October 21, 2021.

Officers have been working diligently on this investigation to find answers for Rico's family. Investigators have conducted over 175 interviews, canvassed the entire community and conducted extensive searches for Rico's remains.

This week RCMP Major Crime Services will be returning to Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation to further the investigation.

Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who may have information related to Rico's disappearance. If you have information please contact the Nelson House RCMP at 204-484-2837, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.


Nelson House RCMP, along with Major Crime Services, continue to investigate the homicide of Rico Linklater, who was last seen one year ago today.

In early September, the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team (URT) along with officers from RCMP Search and Rescue (SAR) attended to Nelson House to assist in furthering this investigation.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have reached out before or may have new information, in relation to his disappearance, to contact the Nelson House RCMP at 204-484-2837, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.


Nelson House RCMP, along with Major Crime Services, believe that the 22-year-old male, Rico Cody Linklater, who was reported missing on October 23, 2021, was the victim of a homicide.

RCMP officers from the Nelson House Detachment, Major Crime Services, Search and Rescue and the Underwater Recovery Team will be in the Nelson House area from September 5 to September 10, 2022, to continue the investigation.

Police are asking anyone who may have information, in relation to Rico Linklater's disappearance, to call the Nelson House RCMP at 204-484-2837, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.


On October 23, 2021, at 6:40 pm, Nelson House RCMP received a report of a missing 22-year-old male.

Rico Cody Linklater was last seen in the community in the early morning hours of Thursday, October 21. He is still believed to be in Nelson House although there is the possibility that he may have travelled to Thompson.

Linklater is described as 6'0", 160 lbs with a slim build, has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing grey pants, black sweater, brown Nike shoes and a grey baseball cap.

Police are asking anyone with information to call the Nelson House RCMP at 204-484-2837, or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Secure online tips can also be made at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

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