(Central Alberta RCMP)

By rdnewsNOW Staff

Suspect Arrested, Another At-Large

First-degree murder charge laid, public assistance requested in relation to death of Wetaskiwin missing person

Oct 25, 2022 | 9:32 AM

Wetaskiwin RCMP and the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit have arrested one man and are searching for another in relation to the murder of Brian Dupe, 63, of Wetaskiwin.

On Oct. 20, 2022, Wetaskiwin RCMP received a report that Brian Michael Dupe was missing and had not been seen since Oct. 14, 2022. An investigation was launched and the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit was brought in to assist.

Through the course of the investigation and with information received from the public, Mounties say human remains believed to be Brian Dupe were located in a rural area west of Alder Flats, late in the evening of Oct. 22, 2022. An autopsy was completed by the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office on Oct. 24, 2022, which police say confirmed the identity of the remains is that of Mr. Dupe.

Investigators have obtained a warrant for 27-year-old Cashtin Lee Joseph, for first-degree murder and are asking for the public’s assistance to locate him. RCMP say Cashtin Joseph was last seen in Wetaskiwin on Oct. 24, 2022, when he was driving a blue 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup with Alberta license plate BYK-4577.

In addition to the arrest warrant, RCMP have arrested a second male suspect in this investigation. Charges are pending against this individual and Mounties say an update is expected once charges have been sworn and a court date set.

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The Alberta RCMP offers condolences to the family of Brian Dupe and pledges to continue to work to hold accountable the individuals responsible for his death. Police say Cashtin Joseph may be armed and is considered dangerous. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged not to approach him and to immediately call 911.

Anyone with information on this investigation can contact the Wetaskiwin RCMP at 780-312-7200. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

Oct. 22, 2022

Wetaskiwin RCMP with the assistance of Alberta’s Serious Crimes Branch, and Wetaskiwin General Investigation Section members continue to investigate the disappearance of 63-year-old Brian Michael Dupe of Wetaskiwin, Alta.

On October 20, 2022 at 10 pm., Wetaskiwin RCMP responded to a report of Brian Dupe missing from contact with friends and family, having not been heard from since October 14, 2022.

At the time of Dupe’s disappearance, he was without a permanent residence and frequenting social service agencies within and around Wetaskiwin. The Alberta RCMP wish to locate Brian Dupe to confirm his health and well-being.

Brian Dupe is described as;

Height: 175 cm (5’8”)

Weight: 77 kg (170 lbs)

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Wearing: Jeans, sweats, and black leather jacket.

The RCMP appreciates the public’s assistance and will actively monitor and follow up on tips.

If you have any information on Brian’s whereabouts, you are asked to contact the Wetaskiwin RCMP at 780-312-7200 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.