RCMP continue to investigate the Sept. 15, 2021, homicide of Edmonton resident Vanessa Ann Silva. In November 2022 RCMP arrested and charged one individual. As the result of continued investigation, on Feb. 7, 2023, RCMP issued an arrest warrant for a 24-year-old individual.
The individual has been charged with:
- First-degree murder
- Kidnapping
- Breaking and entering
- Extortion
RCMP are asking for public assistance in locating the 24-year-old individual who has ties to Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Manitoba.
The indivdiual is described as:
- Dark complexion
- 6 feet 4 inches tall
- 140 pounds
- Black hair
- Brown eyes
The individual is considered armed and dangerous. If seen, Do Not Approach, please call 911 or your local police agency.
RCMP are asking for the public assistance in locating the individual. If you have information as to his whereabouts, please call Strathcona County RCMP at 780-467-7741 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-545-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 TIPS" available through the APPLE APP of Google Play Store.
Background
May 7, 2022
Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit charge man in relation to September 2021 homicide
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes unit has laid a charge of first-degree murder in relation to the homicide of an Edmonton woman in September 2021.
On Sept. 15, 2021, Strathcona County RCMP and Fire Services responded to a vehicle fire near Township Road 530 and Range Road 221 in Strathcona County. Upon extinguishing the fire, human remains were located in the vehicle. An autopsy was conducted on Sept. 17, 2021, and the victim was identified as Vanessa Silva, age 29, of Edmonton.
Following an extensive investigation, a 25-year-old individual, from Edmonton, was identified as a suspect. On May 6, 2022, members of the RCMP K-Division Major Crimes unit arrested the individual for the murder. The individual has been charged with one count of first-degree murder. A judicial interim release hearing was held, and the individual has been remanded into custody with a first appearance date of May 11, 2022, in Edmonton.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Strathcona County RCMP at 780-467-7741 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.