RCMP quiet on first anniversary of Dale Porter's murder

It's now been a year since a shocking murder in the tiny Conception Bay North community of North River spread fear and disbelief throughout the area, and despite some signs of progress, there still haven't been any arrests in the killing of Dale Porter.

Porter, 39, was brutally and violently killed on his property during the early hours of June 29, 2014.

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When contacted Monday, RCMP StaffSgt. Boyd Merrill said there was nothing new he could report on the investigation.

"I have been given no updates nor comments for media purposes," Merrill wrote in an email to CBC News.

Hopes of a breakthrough in the case were raised nearly three months ago when the RCMPsaid results from DNA evidence collected at the scene put investigators in "a position to act on these results."

CBC News also reported in February that investigators believe two associates of the Vikings Motorcycle Club,Allan Potter and Daniel Leonard, are leadingsuspects in the case.

But the weeks and months have slipped by, and family members and friends of Dale Portercontinue to wait for justice.

Porter's death came after a night of drinking and partying at a nightclubin nearby Bay Roberts.

Sources saya group planned to continue the party at Porter's house, but revelry turned to shock after Porter was discovered lying in his driveway, taking his dying breaths.