On October 16, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Cut Knife RCMP received a report of a deceased individual located in a rural area on Poundmaker First Nation.
With the assistance of the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, Major Crimes has identified the deceased individual as 31-year-old Lee Bearsears of Little Pine First Nation. His family have been notified.
Major Crimes continue to work diligently to determine the circumstances leading to Lee's death, which investigators have determined is suspicious in nature.=
There is currently an increased police presence on Poundmaker First Nation and Little Pine First Nation in relation to this ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about Lee's whereabouts in and around October 2023, or his death, should contact Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes at 639-625-4535. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.