December 2, 2023
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
As a result of continued investigation by Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes, an adult female was charged in connection to the homicide of William Byblow.
On December 1, 2023, with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP's Forensic Identification Services and Yorkton Detachment, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes arrested a female adult.
61-year-old Donna Spilchen is charged with one count, second degree murder, Section 235(1), Criminal Code.
She is remanded and scheduled to appear in Yorkton Provincial Court on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes continues to investigate.
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Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes investigating a homicide in Yorkton
2023-12-01
On November 30, 2023 at approximately 9:15 a.m., Yorkton RCMP received a request to complete a welfare check at a residence on 6th Avenue North in Yorkton. Officers responded and located a deceased adult male.
Yorkton RCMP secured the scene for further investigation. Due to the circumstances of the incident, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is investigating the male's death, which is considered a homicide. The Saskatchewan Coroners Service is working to positively identify the victim.
RCMP are also working to locate 61-year-old Donna Spilchen (Radom) to confirm her safety. Donna is described as approximately 5' and 120 lbs. She has black hair. We don't have a photo available at this time.
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is asking residents to report all information about her whereabouts immediately.
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is also asking anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity, or captured video surveillance footage, in the area of 6th Avenue North in Yorkton in the early hours of November 30, to contact them.
Information can be reported to Yorkton RCMP at 306-786-2400. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
We are unable to provide additional information about this investigation at this time. Updates will be provided when available. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.
Yorkton RCMP advises residents of an increased police presence on 6th Avenue North in Yorkton
2023-11-30
Yorkton RCMP advises there is an increased police presence on 6th Avenue North in Yorkton in relation to an ongoing investigation.
We will provide an update on this investigation as soon as we are able. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.
