Anonymous letter on Don Dunphy's death 'unsubstantiated,' say police
RCMP conclude investigation of letter that reportedly had new information on shooting death
RCMP say the contents of an anonymous letter received earlier this month about the shooting death of Donald Dunphy are "unsubstantiated."
Police have concluded their investigation into the letter, the receipt of which on Nov. 7 prompted the inquiry into Dunphy's death to delay the public release of investigation reports.
The contents of the letter were never released, but sources told CBC News the author claimed to have witnessed Dunphy's death.
The letter reportedly had new information regarding the circumstances of Dunphy's shooting, but police said Monday the investigation into its origins and content turned up nothing to corroborate it.
"Officers conducted a number of interviews as well as forensic analysis as part of their investigation," reads a statement from Laura Hepditch, the RCMP's director of communications for Newfoundland and Labrador.
The RCMP investigative report into the letter is being finished and will be reviewed by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team and forwarded to the Dunphy inquiry.
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Police wrapped up their investigation into the letter on Nov. 25.