Saskatchewan RCMP release surveillance video in Battleford homicide case

(Courtesy: Saskatchewan RCMP)

Saskatchewan RCMP are asking for the public’s help as they continue to investigate the homicide of a 65-year-old woman from North Battleford.

Melissa Kohle-Derkachenko was found dead inside a home on 20th Street West in Battleford on April 8. Police were called to the home at around 2:45 p.m. and the death was later deemed suspicious.

Police say they are now releasing surveillance video showing Kohle-Derkachenko at the Walmart on Carlton Trail in North Battleford on the morning of April 5.

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“At that time, Melissa was wearing a black jacket, blue and green plaid patterned pants, black boots, and glasses,” RCMP said in a news release.

Police hope that tips from the public may help develop a clearer timeline of events leading up to her death.

Anyone who saw or had contact with Kohle-Derkachenko in early April is asked to contact police.

Police are also asking anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the 20th Street West area of Battleford during the Easter weekend to come forward.