David Oliver's homicide is unsolved 3 years later. New billboards hope to change that
Police are offering a $50K reward to help bring in tips needed to crack the case
The Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation put up two new billboards on Thursday offering a $50,000 reward for anyone who can bring those responsible for the death of David Oliver to justice.
The community still feels his loss despite the passing of time, said Kimberley Bresette, the Chief at Kettle and Stony Point First Nation.
"He was truly a respected and loved member of our community. We feel the effects of it every day like it had happened yesterday," she said.
Wednesday will mark the third anniversary of the day the 29-year-old's body was discovered with police soon afterward calling it a homicide.
As chief of the community, Bresette said it's her top priority to maintain a safe and secure environment for the families and their loved ones, and bringing them justice is an important part of that process.
"We're thankful for the continued efforts like the signs that are being reintegrated into the community and our deepest condolences continue to go out to his family."
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the First Nation band are hoping the billboards will encourage people to call in with new information that could lead to an arrest.
Oliver's body was found on the site of a former army base near Highway 21 in the municipality of Lambton Shores, Ont. on August 2, 2020. The OPP are working in partnership with the Anishinabek Police Service on the investigation.
The billlboards are located at the Anishinabek Police Service detachment on Kettle Point First Nation and at the corner of Lakeshore Road and Highway 21.
"They were chosen based on David Oliver's involvement within his community. We're hoping that those locations will prove to be high visibility for those traveling through the area and that it will generate some more tips," said OPP Const. Jamie Bydeley.
Anyone with information is asked to call a dedicated tip line at 1-833-525-8477.
People can also contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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