Saint John police identify remains found in Lorneville last week

Saint John police have identified Allan Christopher Lee as the man whose body was  found on the western outskirts of the city last week.

As a result of an autopsy performed on Saturday, investigators believe Lee's death was a result of homicide. 

The remains of the 52-year-old Saint John man were discovered shortly after 7 p.m. on Thursday in a wooded area off King William Road in Lorneville, on the same side of the road as the wind turbines, said acting Staff Sgt. Matthew Weir.

Weir said investigators are asking anyone who may have video that was taken anywhere along King William Road around the time of the discovery to contact police. 

He declined to provide any details of the autopsy or any circumstances surrounding the discovery of Lee's body in order to "protect the integrity of the investigation." 

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Officer describes 'exhaustive search' after human remains discovered in Saint John

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Saint John police acting Staff Sgt. Matthew Weir provides an update on a homicide investigation into the death of Allan Lee, 52, whose remains were discovered on Aug. 1 in a wooded area off King William Road in the city’s west end.

Weir said Lee was not reported missing before his body was discovered.

He said police "conducted an exhaustive search of the wooded area" on Friday. That included "police canine units, grid searches, and aerial drone surveillance."

"Detectives continue to conduct searches, canvasses, and interviews," Weir wrote in a Tuesday morning news release. "Evidence obtained in relation to the investigation is being examined by members of the Forensic Identification Unit."

Anyone with information can call the Saint John police at 505-648-3333 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-TIPS.