April 26, 2024
Oxbow, Saskatchewan
The adult female has been identified as 28-year-old Brianna Hayes from Oxbow, SK. Her family has been notified and victim services made available to them.
As a result of this continuing investigation, 24-year-old Taylor Japp from Oxbow, SK, is charged with 2nd degree murder, Section 235, Criminal Code. He is scheduled to appear in Regina Provincial Court on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes continues to investigate. They ask anyone with information about Brianna's death, or who interacted with her from April 22 to 24, to report it by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
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Backgrounder
Saskatchewan RCMP investigating homicide
2024-04-25
On April 24, 2024, Carlyle RCMP received a report of a potential homicide. Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes took carriage of the investigation and began working to confirm this information. This included an initial investigation at the Oxbow landfill. No human remains were located.
As a result of continued investigation, an adult female was located deceased in a rural location in the RM of Moose Mountain around noon on April 25. Investigators do not believe there are any additional victims.
The identity of the female will be confirmed in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service.
Her death is a homicide.
As a result of continued investigation, 27-year-old Tyler Shaw from Gainsborough, SK has been arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder, Section 240, Criminal Code. He is scheduled to appear in Regina Provincial Court on April 26.
A second adult male was taken into custody in Oxbow the afternoon of April 25 pending further investigation.
There may be a continued increased police presence on White Bear First Nation and in the RM of Moose Mountain and Oxbow in relation to this ongoing investigation.
Updates will be provided as we are able.
We would like to acknowledge we received media inquiries about this investigation, including requests to confirm we located human remains before we did, and to confirm we were investigating a homicide before our investigators gathered the evidence to confirm it.
It's important for the public to understand that there are situations where we must temporarily hold back information to maintain the integrity of an investigation and to ultimately work to seek justice for victims of crime. Generally speaking, whenever possible we also prioritize ensuring a victim's loved ones are updated and provided support before publicly releasing information about their injury or death.
As always, if we determine an imminent public safety risk exists, we will notify the public immediately.
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to report it to Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
