Man arrested for the murder of Elizabeth Lafantaisie, Winnipeg

On Monday, February 21st, 2011, the Winnipeg Police Service released information requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 73 year old female, Elizabeth LAFANTAISIE. A description of LAFANTAISIE, including her vehicle was released at that time.

Then on February 24th, 2011, at approximately 2:30 p.m., LAFANTAISIE’S parked vehicle was located in the area of River Avenue and Lewis Street, and upon examination, her body was located within the trunk of the vehicle.

Homicide and Missing Persons Unit investigators initiated a complex and challenging investigation that included canvassing over 1000 suites and seizing volumes of surveillance video from multiple sources.

As this investigation continued, members of the Winnipeg Police Service Identification Unit identified forensic evidence linking a suspect in this incident.

On Monday, February 28th, 2011 shortly before 8:00 p.m., a 25 year old male from Winnipeg was arrested in the River East area. This male is currently in police custody.

In consultation with the Crown Attorney’s Office, a charge of First Degree Murder will be laid. Once formal charges have been laid, further information will be released.

This investigation is continuing.