June 20, 2023
Esterhazy, Saskatchewan
On June 19, 2023, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes arrested an adult male in Russell, MB in relation to the death of 61-year-old Bentley Baumung of Calder, SK. Bentley Baumung's family has been notified of his death and victim services have been offered to them.
48-year-old Curtis Sokoloski from Calder, SK is charged with: one count, second degree murder, Section 235(1), Criminal Code; and one count, indignity to a body, section 182(b), Criminal Code.
He is scheduled to appear in Yorkton Provincial Court on June 20, 2023.
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Backgrounder
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes investigating suspicious death near Esterhazy
2023-06-19
On June 18, 2023, Esterhazy RCMP received a request to conduct a wellness check on an adult male at a rural residence in the northeast of their detachment area.
Officers attended the residence and located a deceased adult male inside the residence.
His death is being investigated as a homicide by Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes. Investigators are working to identify the male, with the assistance of the Saskatchewan Coroner's Service.
Investigators do not believe this suspicious death is connected with a February 2023 homicide in the Stockholm/Esterhazy area, and do not believe there is an increased risk to public safety. If one is identified, we will let the public know.
Anyone with information about this suspicious death should contact their local police of jurisdiction. To reach your local Saskatchewan RCMP detachment, dial 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
