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SK RCMP seeking info about woman with Red Deer ties whose remains were found in 2021

May 18, 2023 | 11:58 AM

RCMP in Saskatchewan say they’re seeking information about the death of a woman with ties to Red Deer, and whose remains were found near Morris, SK in February 2021.

Morris is about 108 km southeast of Saskatoon, and 200 km northwest of Regina.

The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit began working with a forensic genealogy firm in March 2022, and results determined the woman, whose name is Kassandra Jorquera, had close relatives in the Red Deer area.

Jorquera was last seen in Red Deer in January 2021, but had not been reported missing to police. She would’ve been 27 at the time of her death, and family has been notified, police say.

Major Crimes continues to investigate the circumstances of Kassandra’s death, which investigators have determined is suspicious in nature.

“Since February 2021, we’ve worked diligently to identify the person located deceased. We now know it’s Kassandra. Our work continues: we need to retrace all of her steps in January 2021,” says Sgt. Ryan Boogaard from Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes.

“I know it was some time ago, but we’re asking people – particularly in the Red Deer area – to take a look at her picture and think back. Did you know Kassandra? Did you speak with her or encounter her in the weeks after New Year’s 2021? You may have a piece of the puzzle that will help us determine what happened to her in those final weeks of her life.”

Investigators want to speak with anyone who has information about Kassandra’s death, or has knowledge of her activities in and around January 2021. Kassandra often frequented Red Deer and is known to have been there in January 2021. She also visited Grande Prairie periodically. Her connection to Saskatchewan is unknown at this time.

Investigators are releasing her photo and description to help advance this investigation. Kassandra was approximately 5’5” and 110 lbs. She had shoulder-length dark brown hair and brown eyes. Her family describes her as having “beautiful” teeth.

Anyone with information on Kassandra’s death, or whereabouts in and around January 2021, should contact Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes at 639-625-4535. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.