Suspicious death in Pelly Crossing was homicide, RCMP say

Yukon RCMPhave identified the man found dead last week in Pelly Crossing as 37-year-old Derek Edwards, and have ruled hisdeath a homicide.

Edwards's death was reported to police last Wednesday, and the body was sent to Vancouver for an autopsy.

RCMP say the autopsy on Monday confirmed the death to be a homicide.

They're asking anybody with information about Edwards's death to contact PellyCrossing RCMPat (867)537-2677, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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