As a result of continued investigation, on April 11, 2025, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes arrested an adult male in relation to the death of 63-year-old Pearl Benson from Red Pheasant First Nation. The adult male was arrested at a correctional centre in Manitoba.
Resulting from further investigation, 22-year-old Billy Leon from Toronto, Ont. is charged with one count, second-degree murder, Section 235(1), Criminal Code and one count, fail to comply with release order conditions, Section 145(2), Criminal Code.
Billy Leon is scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on April 24.
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes continue to investigate.
