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Sask. RCMP charge 2nd person following 2022 death investigation

Saskatchewan RCMP charged a second person with first-degree murder following the death of 51-year-old Cory Papequash of The Key First Nation in 2022. File / Getty

Members of the Saskatchewan RCMP major crimes unit have arrested a second person in the 2022 death of 51-year-old Cory Papequash of The Key First Nation.

On Wednesday, police charged Jeffrey Kayseas, 35, of Fishing Lake First Nation, with one count of first-degree murder.

Last Friday, police charged Natashia Marie Keshane, 32, of The Key First Nation, with one count of first-degree murder.

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According to a previous release, Kamsack RCMP received a report of a firearms discharge at a residence in the community on Oct. 23, 2022.

“Officers immediately responded and located an injured male in the residence. He was pronounced deceased by EMS at the scene. He has been identified as a 51-year-old male from The Key First Nation,” a release read.

“Kamsack RCMP, Yorkton RCMP Forensic Identification Services, RCMP Historical Crimes Unit and the Regina Provincial RCMP General Investigation Section all assisted with the initial investigation.”

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Kayseas appeared in Regina Provincial Court on Thursday and Keshane appeared in Yorkton provincial court last Monday.

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