Update - Leaf Rapids RCMP lay charges in homicide

October 22, 2020
Leaf Rapids, Manitoba

News release

On September 2, 2020, at approximately 9:50 am, RCMP responded to a stabbing at a residence on Mukasew Bay, in Leaf Rapids. Upon arrival, police located an unresponsive 23-year-old male inside the residence. He was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

On September 2, 2020, RCMP arrested a female in relation to this incident, however she was released without charges.

On October 21, 2020, Amy Linklater, 26, of Leaf Rapids was re-arrested and has now been charged with Manslaughter. She has been remanded into custody.

RCMP continue to investigate.


On September 2, 2020, at approximately 9:50 am, RCMP responded to a stabbing at a residence on Mukasew Bay, in Leaf Rapids. Upon arrival, police located an unresponsive 23-year-old male inside the residence. He was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

RCMP arrested a female in relation to this incident.

Leaf Rapids RCMP along with the Major Crime Unit and Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.

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Contact information

Cpl. Julie Courchaine, Media Relations Officer
RCMP Media Relations
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Media.Relations.RCMP.Manitoba@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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