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By Jaryn Vecchio

Arrested & Charged

RCMP charge 34-year-old man with murder after body found in Battleford house fire

May 19, 2023 | 2:26 PM

A 34-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after human remains were found in a burning house in the Town of Battleford.

The fire happened on Feb. 18; however, investigators didn’t find a body until Feb. 27. They were eventually able to identify the victim as 32-year-old Gregory Cope, who had been reported missing a few days after the blaze.

Gregory Cope. (RCMP/Submitted)

They ended up determining he was killed but did not specify the exact cause of death.

On May 17, RCMP arrested Travis Jean in Lloydminster and officially charged him with first-degree murder and arson with disregard for human life.

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He’s scheduled to make his next court appearance on May 19 in North Battleford.

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Jaryn.Vecchio@pattisonmedia.com

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