Three years after Winnipeg police arrested a man in connection with the deaths of three Indigenous women, a daughter of one of the victims pledged to continue the fight for justice. At an outdoor vigil in North Kildonan, Elle Harris expressed her determination, emphasizing that the fight for justice should not be necessary as it is a fundamental human right.
In December 2022, Jeremy Skibicki faced first-degree murder charges for the killings of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, and Ashlee Shingoose. Additionally, Skibicki was accused of murdering Rebecca Contois and disposing of her body in a dumpster. In July 2024, Skibicki was convicted of first-degree murder in all four cases and received a lifetime jail sentence without the possibility of parole for 25 years.
Morgan Harris’s remains were discovered at the Prairie Green landfill in late February, providing closure for her family and allowing them to give her a proper burial. Despite the solemn occasion, Elle Harris stressed the importance of community unity in pushing for the searches at the landfills, highlighting the strength that can be found in coming together.
Melissa Robinson, one of Harris’s cousins, reflected on the emotional journey of finding closure now that her cousin’s remains have been located. She expressed gratitude for the support and emphasized the importance of not giving up in seeking justice for the victims. The search for Ashlee Shingoose’s remains began at the Brady Road landfill, with plans to also search for Tanya Nepinak at the same site.
Robinson acknowledged that grieving may become easier over time but noted that the pain of losing her cousin will never fully dissipate. She credited the community for their support in achieving justice and vowed to continue the fight alongside Elle Harris, urging authorities to do better in addressing the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women.