Update - Lynn Lake RCMP investigating homicide

September 25, 2026 - Lynn Lake, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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Further investigation into the death of a 72-year-old male in Lynn Lake on September 20, 2026, has resulted in the arrest of four individuals.

Alfred Bighetty, 29, Wanda Holmes, 49, Justin Maniel, 26, Kevin Maniel, 27, all from Lynn Lake, were charged with assault causing bodily harm.

All four suspects remain in custody.

Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services, Office of Chief Medical Examiner, and the Lynn Lake RCMP Detachment continue to investigate.

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On September 20, 2026, at 7:30 a.m., a cell guard at the Lynn Lake RCMP detachment advised officers that a man was lying on the ground outside the detachment.

Officers attended and located a male with serious injuries. They immediately provided first aid and called EMS to attend but the 72-year-old man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The death is being treated as suspicious. Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services has assumed responsibility for the investigation.

Police believe the man left his residence to attend the detachment after being assaulted. He died shortly after arriving on the property.

Community residents with any information about this incident are asked to contact the Lynn Lake RCMP at 204-356-8862.

The Lynn Lake RCMP, Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services, and Forensic Identification Services continue to investigate.

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