Suspect at large, three arrested in woman’s slaying

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Homicide detectives have arrested three people in the slaying of a 28-year-old woman, while another suspect remains at large.

Devon Charlie Colomb, 26, is wanted for accessory to murder in the death of Ashley Isabella Murdock, of Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation (Jackhead), who was found dead in an apartment complex on the 300 block of Kennedy Street on July 5.

The Winnipeg Police Service warned Friday he shouldn’t be approached.

Police ask anyone with information about his location to contact detectives at 204-986-6508, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 204-786-8477 (TIPS) or online.

Kelly Marie Kroeker, 32, has been charged with second-degree murder. Kenneth Walter Young, 28, and Charles Harold Wood, 38, have been charged with accessory to murder.

Police said detectives confirmed Murdock was reported missing on July 3 and had last communicated with family and community members on June 26.

Detectives think she was killed elsewhere and her body was moved to the Kennedy Street apartment. Police spokeswoman Const. Dani McKinnon said Colomb is accused of participating in moving Murdock’s body.

“You’re part and parcel to the offence, you had knowledge of the offence, you participated in some portion of it, even if it’s after the fact,” said McKinnon. “Assisting in moving a deceased individual is certainly criteria for that charge.”

Investigators have not identified the homicide scene. “That would be something that they’re still working on,” said McKinnon.

It remains unclear when police believe Murdock was slain.

She said detectives are still working to determine whether Murdock and the four accused were acquaintances.

“They’re still working on the full connection of how and if everybody knew each other,” McKinnon said.

They remain in custody.