The search for the remains of Ashlee Shingoose has officially commenced at the Brady Road landfill in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Premier Wab Kinew announced the start of the search, which began at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Monday. The first truckload of landfill debris was transported to a specialized search facility, where workers will meticulously comb through it in their quest to locate Shingoose's remains.
Shingoose, a 30-year-old woman, was identified in March as the previously unknown victim of a serial killer. The killer, Jeremy Skibicki, was also responsible for the deaths of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, and Rebecca Contois. Shingoose's body is believed to have been placed in a garbage bin behind a business on Henderson Highway in Winnipeg's North Kildonan area before being taken to the Brady landfill in March 2022.
The province has conducted tests to narrow the search area and has removed and stored a layer of landfill debris, known as overburden. The search process is similar to the one that led to the discovery of Harris's and Myran's remains at the privately run Prairie Green landfill, where a search began last December.
Premier Kinew expressed hope that the search will bring Shingoose home soon, emphasizing the importance of the process. The initial effort is expected to last six months, with the province budgeting for the operation to continue if needed.
The search for Shingoose's remains is a significant step in the ongoing investigation into the serial killer's crimes. It also highlights the province's commitment to bringing justice to the families of the victims and ensuring that their loved ones are not forgotten.
