RCMP continue to investigate homicide of David Keddy, Nictaux, N.S.

2012/6/5

Today is the 25th anniversary of the homicide of David Keddy and members of the RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit are continuing with the investigation.

On June 5th, 1987, the body of David Keddy was found floating on a wooden raft in an isolated area of the Annapolis River,downstream from Nictaux. Autopsy results showed that David Keddy had died as a result of foul play.

Mr. Keddy was last seen alive during the early morning hours of June 3rd, 1987, having just visited the residence of his girlfriend in Nictaux. Investigators believe that when Keddy left his girlfriends residence, he walked along the abandoned train bed, which led to a train trestle (bridge). Local youth were known to have awooden raft tied to the trestle. It was this raft that Keddy's body was found on. Keddy lived in the Nictaux area and was known to enjoy the outdoors. A number of polygraph examinations, interviews, and other queries have been completed with few leads to Keddy's death.

The RCMP is urging anyone who has information to come forward. Regardless of how insignificant you may feel your information is, please let police make that determination. It is never too late to come forward and help provide closure to a grieving family.

In October 2007,the homicide of David Keddy was added to the Nova Scotia Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program . Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of David Andrew Keddy should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090. For additional information on the Nova Scotia Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program , please go to http://www.gov.ns.ca/just/public_safety/rewards/case_detail.asp?cid=39. Anonymous tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.

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Contact Person:

Sgt. Brigdit Leger
Media Relations Officer
Nova Scotia RCMP
Cell: (902) 222-0154
brigit.leger@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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