Homicide – Thelma Krull: C15-145099

Released: July 11, 2025 at 8:47 a.m.

Information contained in our media releases may relate to issues of violence or trauma, which could be distressing for some individuals. Be mindful of your well-being and consider whether or not engaging with this content is appropriate for you.

July 11th 2025, marks 10 years since the disappearance and homicide of Thelma Krull, below is a statement released on behalf of the Historical Homicide Unit:

The Winnipeg Police Service wants to thank our community — all of you — for the hundreds of tips and useful information you have provided to us over the past 10 years. Despite thousands of hours of work that’s gone into this investigation by both our agency and the RCMP, it sadly remains unsolved. We have explored many investigative avenues and leads, and are here again today asking for your help. The case remains open and active and we will continue to investigate all tips submitted to our agency. We believe the answer is still out there, and we are hopeful that with the help of the community we can find justice for Thelma Krull and her family.

Thelma had gone for a walk on July 11, 2015, at 7:23 a.m., and is believed to have walked from her residence in the Grassie Boulevard area to the Civic Park/Kildonan East Collegiate area arriving at approximately 8:00 a.m. Investigators would later recover several items in this area that belonged to Thelma, including her glasses and mobile phone.
 

On Oct 27, 2018, Thelma’s remains were found by a hunter in a wooded area southeast of Winnipeg. This area is located east of Highway 12 and north of Highway 1, in the rural municipality of Taché​. Investigators believe this location is significant and that the suspect was familiar with this area and may live, work or is somehow connected to this location and had a reason to be there.

At the time of her disappearance Thelma was described as a white female, about 5’4” tall, 170 pounds and short dyed blonde hair with a purple streak. Thelma was last seen wearing:

- A red/orange t-shirt (bright-coloured)

- ¾-length black Capri style pants

- A black fanny pack

- Tan/brown hiking-style boots/shoes

Thelma Krull

 

We continue to ask anyone with information that hasn't yet spoken with investigators to come forward. Members of the Historical Homicide Unit can be contacted directly at 204-986-6051 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477) or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.

Was this information helpful?

How can we make this web page better?

Information collected will be used to improve our website. Do not use this form to submit a request for service or information because it will not be forwarded to departments for response. To submit a request for service or information, contact 311.

This form is not intended to collect personal information; however, any personal information you choose to include in your comments is collected by the City of Winnipeg under the authority of section 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of improving our website and will not be used or disclosed for any other purposes, except as authorized by law. Contact the Corporate Access and Privacy Officer by mail (City Clerk’s Department, Susan A. Thompson Building, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg MB, R3B 1B9) or by telephone (311) if you have any questions about the collection of this information.