Two suspects Tomas Bell Francey & Ronald Allan Sobotkiewicz charged in relation to a historic murder investigation

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On or about October 4, 2006, 29 year old Steven Pelletier was outside a residence located in the 500 block of Magnus Avenue.

At this time Pelletier was lured and eventually forced into a home where he was seriously assaulted by a previously arrested accused, Darrel Lavallee. The assault continued at which time Lavallee produced a firearm and discharged it in the direction of Pelletier. The victim died as a result of the injuries sustained.

Lavallee, with the assistance of Tomas Francey, Ronald Sobotkiewicz and other associates removed the deceased from the home, taking him to a secluded area outside the City of Winnipeg.

In November, 2006, the victim’s family filed a missing persons report to police. An extensive investigation commenced which included a news release requesting the public’s assistance.

As a result of a lengthy investigation by members of the Homicide Unit, with the assistance of the Missing Persons Unit, suspects were identified and charges were authorized.

As previously reported, on January 17, 2014 Darrel Lavallee, 32 was charged with 2nd Degree Murder due to his alleged involvement.

The investigation continued by members of the Homicide.

On February 10, 2014 Tomas Bell Francey 36 years of Winnipeg was arrested in the downtown area of Winnipeg.  Ronald Allan Sobotkiewicz 50 years of Winnipegosis, Mb was arrested in Winnipegosis by members of the RCMP and later turned over to members of the Winnipeg Homicide Unit.  They have been charged with Accessory After The Fact To Murder due to their alleged involvement.

Both were detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.

The investigation continues.

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