The body of woman found in a recycling bin in Manitoba has been identified as Mary Ann Clara Trueby, originally from the Humboldt area.
On December 1, at about 9 a.m., investigators from the Stonewall RCMP Detachment were dispatched to the BFI cardboard recycling facility in the RM of Rosser, Manitoba, RCMP reported on December 10.
While sorting cardboard for recycling, employees working in the facility had discovered a body. Initial investigation indicates that the body had been in a cardboard recycling bin that had been picked up in City of Winnipeg.
Investigators from Stonewall Detachment, RCMP Serious Crimes Unit, and RCMP Forensic Identification Unit were involved in this investigation, and have determined the identity of the deceased woman.
The deceased woman is Mary Anne Clara Trueby.
Trueby, 61, had been known to frequent the area of the Pembina Highway in Fort Garry (Winnipeg) for at least the last two years and had been known in the community as "Laura Friesen." Although this turned out to be an assumed name, it was significant in determining her true identity, RCMP report.
An autopsy was completed, and at this time, there is no evidence to indicate foul play in the death of Trueby.
Saskatchewan people were critical in the identification of this woman.
On December 6, Manitoba RCMP had asked for assistance from Saskatchewan RCMP in determining the identity of the victim, due to her possible family ties to this province.
They released composite sketches and video surveillance stills to spread the word about this sudden death. They also revealed that the woman may have gone by the name "Laura."
She was described as Caucasian, 5' 4" tall and 136 pounds, with long salt and pepper hair kept in a bun, and light brown eyes. She was wearing multiple layers of clothing at the time of her death and was frequently seen to be wearing a toque or hat.
