Homicide – Arrest Update: C24-153322

Released: February 27, 2025 at 3:05 p.m.

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As previously released:

On July 5, 2024, at approximately 7:20 a.m. Ashley MURDOCK was found deceased at an apartment complex in the 300 block of Kennedy Street.

Investigators determined that although the deceased was discovered in the 300 block of Kennedy, she had previously been moved from another location while already deceased.

Four individuals were charged in relation to her homicide:

  • Kelly Marie KROEKER (32) was charged with Second Degree Murder.
  • Kenneth Walter YOUNG (28) was charged with Accessory to Murder.
  • Charles Harold WOOD (38) was charged with Accessory to Murder.
  • Devon Charlie COLOMB (26) was charged with Accessory to Murder

Update:

The Homicide continues to investigate the homicide of Ashley Isabella MURDOCK on July 5, 2024.

At the time of his arrest, Kenneth YOUNG had been charged with Accessory to Murder and detained in custody. As a result of the investigation, the charge of Accessory to Murder has now been upgraded to First Degree Murder.

In addition, investigators have arrested a fifth suspect, 24-year-old, Dregus Daniel YOUNG and have charged him with First Degree Murder.

He has been detained in custody.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org

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