RCMP Launch Public Appeal in Suspicious Death Investigation
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are actively seeking assistance from the public following the discovery of a woman's body inside a burned truck in Prince Albert. The deceased has been officially identified as 39-year-old Stacey Badger, a resident of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, also known as Mistawasis First Nation.
Chronology of Events Leading to Discovery
According to detailed information released by the RCMP, the sequence of events began on January 29 when a truck was reported stolen. Police later located this vehicle on February 4, approximately 40 kilometers east of Prince Albert off Highway 302, where it had become stuck in a field.
The Prince Albert Police Service directed that the truck be towed to a business located on 41st Street East within the city. This transportation occurred on the same day it was recovered from the field.
Suspicious Fire and Tragic Discovery
On February 7, the RCMP received notification that the Prince Albert Police Service had responded to a fire at the business where the truck had been stored. The RCMP news release specifically states that "multiple vehicles at the business were on fire, including the truck that was towed there on Feb. 4." Authorities immediately classified the fire as suspicious.
The investigation took a more serious turn on February 9 when the Prince Albert Police Service's Forensic Identification Section reported discovering a deceased individual inside the burned truck during their examination of the fire scene. The RCMP has confirmed that this death is also considered suspicious.
Investigation Escalates to Homicide Unit
Given the suspicious circumstances surrounding both the fire and the death, the Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit has assumed leadership of the investigation. This specialized unit typically takes charge in cases where criminal activity is suspected in a death.
Investigators have conducted thorough canvassing of surrounding neighborhoods, seeking potential witnesses and reviewing footage from security cameras and doorbell cameras that might provide crucial evidence.
Appeal for Public Assistance
The RCMP are making a direct appeal to anyone who might have information relevant to this investigation. Police are particularly interested in speaking with individuals who had recent contact with Stacey Badger or who might possess information about the stolen truck, the fire, or the circumstances surrounding her death.
Authorities have provided multiple channels for information submission:
- Contact the RCMP directly by calling 310-RCMP
- Reach Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
- Submit information anonymously through www.saskcrimestoppers.com
The investigation remains active as authorities work to determine the exact circumstances that led to this tragic discovery. The RCMP emphasizes that even seemingly minor information could prove valuable to their investigation.
