Update:
The Homicide Unit continued its investigation into the death of 30-year-old Shelby Dawn HAYWARD.
On October 31, 2024, 25-year-old Taylor Lena Ray MOOSE, of Winnipeg was arrested without incident in the area of Maryland Street on the strength of a warrant for First Degree Murder authorized by Manitoba Justice.
She was detained in custody.
As previously released:
In November 2023, 30-year-old Shelby Dawn HAYWARD was reported missing after she was last seen in the vicinity of Polo Park Mall prompting an investigation by the Missing Persons Unit. Based on the received information in early 2024 the Homicide Unit assumed the investigation as HAYWARD was believed to be deceased.
During the investigation, Homicide investigators identified four suspects believed to be involved in HAYWARD’s death. One of the suspects passed away during the course of the investigation.
On September 25, 2024, investigators arrested 24-year-old Tamara Gayle MONEYAS at a residence in the 400 block of Toronto Street, and on October 2, 2024, 39-year-old
Vincent Charles FONTAINE at the Headingley Correctional Centre. In consultation with Manitoba Prosecution Service, both have been charged with First Degree Murder and were remanded into custody.
The third suspect remains outstanding, now identified as 25-year-old Taylor Lena Ray MOOSE. A warrant of arrest for First Degree Murder has been authorized.