Update: August 6, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
The human remains discovered on Thursday, August 1, 2024, have been positively identified as those of Allan Lee, a 52-year-old resident of Saint John. Lee’s body was found in a wooded area off King William Road in West Saint John.
Extensive Search and Investigation
On Friday, August 2, 2024, detectives conducted an exhaustive search of the wooded area where the body was located. The search involved multiple resources, including police canine units, grid searches, and aerial drone surveillance.
As a result of an autopsy performed on Saturday, August 3, 2024, detectives believe that Lee’s death occurred as a result of a homicide. Detectives continue to conduct searches, canvasses, and interviews. Evidence obtained in relation to the investigation is being examined by members of the Forensic Identification Unit.
Appeal for Information
The Major Crime Unit continues to investigate. Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone in the area of King William Road that has video footage or surveillance of the incident at the time it occurred.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333. For those who wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers can be reached at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.
The Saint John Police Force extends its deepest condolences to the friends and family of Allan Lee.
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File: 24-5581
The Saint John Police are investigating a suspicious death after locating human remains in a wooded area off the King William Road in West Saint John.
It is reported that:
On Thursday, August 1, 2024, at approximately 7:08 p.m., police responded to a report of human remains located in a wooded area off the King William Road.
Upon arrival, police located human remains that have been identified as a 52-year-old Saint John man. The identity of the deceased is not being released to the public at this time.
The Major Crime Unit, Forensic Services, and Coroner were called to investigate. An autopsy has been scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with video footage that captures King William Road.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.
At this time, the Saint John Police are not aware of any information to suggest the general public is at risk.
The Saint John Police sends our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased at this most difficult time.
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