Update - Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services investigating suspicious death

November 12, 2024
Norway House, Manitoba

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UPDATE - On November 14, 2024, Manitoba Major Crime Services arrested and charged 35-year-old Derek Bruce Forbister of Norway House in relation to the death of a 23-year-old female.

Forbister, who was known to the victim, was charged with Manslaughter and remanded into custody.

The investigation continues.

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On November 12, 2024, at approximately 7:30 am, Norway House RCMP were dispatched to a residence in the community for assistance.

When officers and EMS attended, they located a 23-year-old female deceased, inside the residence.

At this time, the incident is deemed suspicious in nature.

RCMP Major Crime Services (MCS) has taken over carriage of the investigation.

MCS, along with Norway House detachment, and Forensic Identification Services continue to investigate.

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For further information, contact:

Manitoba RCMP Media Relations Unit

Phone: 204-983-8497
Email: RCMP.Media.GRC.Manitoba@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Michelle Lissel, Media Relations Officer
Sgt. Paul Manaigre, Media Relations Officer
Robert Cyrenne, Director Communications and Media Relations

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