Last week the family of missing woman Natasha Lynn Montgomery appealed to the hearts of those who have information about her disappearance.
This week the police are appealing as well.
Montgomery is presumed by police and Crown to be a victim of suspected serial killer Cody Alan Legebokoff. He has been charged with first degree murder in Montgomery's mystery.
"While her body has not been recovered, investigative findings have resulted in a murder charge in relation to her disappearance," said RCMP Insp. Brendan Fitzpatrick of E-Division Major Crime Section. He is also charged with homicide in the deaths of Jill Stuchenko, Cynthia Maas and Loren Leslie. He was arrested on Nov. 27, 2010 in close proximity to Leslie's recently deceased body.
"Investigative efforts continue in the multiple homicide investigation involving Cody Legebokoff and police are seeking the public's assistance as spring weather and activities begin," said RCMP Const. Lesley Smith on Tuesday. "Police are asking individuals out and about to continue to report in information. Based on the evidence surrounding the murders of the other women, police are asking hunters, riders and all outdoor enthusiasts to keep an eye out as they head into the woods this spring. The police are especially interested in information as it relates to side roads, logging roads, power lines and gravel pits between Prince George and Vanderhoof, as well as between Vanderhoof and Fort St. James. Three of the murdered victims were found a short distance off a gravel road which was accessed from a main roadway or highway."
If human remains or other suspicious signs are detected, do not disturb the area in any way, said Smith. Police need evidence to be as pure as possible for application in court.
"Make a note of the location or if possible obtain GPS co-ordinates and then provide that information immediately to police," said Smith.
On Mar. 19, Montgomery's family, other loved ones, and representatives of her Sekani Carrier Nation gathered at a place where it is believed the missing woman was last seen. There they held a smudging ceremony and prayers to aid in their healing.
"The loss of Natasha has had a very devastating impact on our family. It is hard enough to accept the fact she is gone, let alone not having the ability to lay her to rest. We need her back to help in our family's healing process," said the family in a written statement.
"Her children have been emotionally scarred," the family said. "It's hard to answer the questions [they ask now]. This is a nightmare our family is reliving on a daily basis. We wake up every morning wondering if today is the day she is found."
Police are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Montgomery, or any information pertaining to her disappearance, to call the specially created Tip Line 1-877-987-8477 (TIPS).
"No information is too small; it may lead us to Natasha," said her family.
