Update 3: Human remains located in Long Lake area of Whitehorse

June 18, 2020
Whitehorse, Yukon

News release

Partial human remains were located in the Long Lake area of Whitehorse on the morning of Wednesday, May 13th, 2020. The Yukon Coroner's Service has identified the remains as missing person Roy Thomas Jackson, who was last seen on September 13th, 2019.

We extend our condolences to Roy's family and friends during this difficult time.

RCMP investigators conducted extensive searches, and will be continuing their investigation and facilitating further searches in the area. We continue to work closely with the Yukon Coroner's Service in this investigation.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Mr. Jackson, please contact Whitehorse RCMP at 867-667-5555 or the office of Yukon's Chief Coroner.

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Contact information

Yukon RCMP - Media Relations
867-633-9330
mdiv.communications@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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