(Saskatchewan RCMP)
SUSPICIOUS DEATH
RCMP charge Toronto man in 2024 death of Red Pheasant First Nation woman
Apr 23, 2025 | 10:02 AM
A man from Toronto has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 63-year-old woman from Red Pheasant First Nation, following a months-long RCMP investigation in North Battleford.
Saskatchewan RCMP say 22-year-old Billy Leon was arrested April 11 at a correctional centre in Manitoba. He is also charged with failing to comply with release order conditions.
The investigation into the death of Pearl Benson began on Oct. 17, 2024, after an increased police presence was reported in the 900 block of 101st Street in North Battleford.
Leon is scheduled to appear in North Battleford provincial court on Thursday.
