By Nigel Maxwell

RCMP search for answers in woman’s murder

Jan 19, 2015 | 5:03 PM

The Saskatchewan RCMP is seeking help in the murder investigation of Monica Lee Burns.

The 28 year old was found dead Saturday afternoon. Her body was found northwest of Prince Albert on a snowmobile trail. The case is now part of a homicide investigation.

Police have said Burns was a sex trade worker, and they are hoping someone who may have seen her prior to the weekend, will come forward and share what information they have.

Burns had a young daughter and was living in Prince Albert.

She is a band member of the Sturgeon Lake First Nation.  A special service was planned for Monday night.

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Friends and family are sharing their thoughts about Burns on socia media.

One woman wrote “[M]onica was a special, kind hearted person…kind and so compassionate.”

Another person wrote “Condolences to the [f]amily of Monica Burns. I pray that the family gets closure on this tragic death.”

Police are hoping anyone with information will contact them or Crimestoppers.

nmaxwell@panow.com 

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