Body of missing Halifax teen Devon Marsman found, 2 men facing ...
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Halifax police say two people have been charged in the death of a 16-year-old Halifax boy who went missing more than two years ago — and more arrests are expected.
Aly Thomson · CBC News
· Posted: Sep 17, 2024 10:41 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
Halifax police say two people have been charged in the death of a 16-year-old Halifax boy who went missing more than two years ago — and more arrests are expected.
Devon Sinclair Marsman was last seen on Feb. 24, 2022 in the Spryfield area of Halifax, and was reported missing on March 4, 2022.
In a news release Tuesday, Halifax Regional Police said his body has been found and is now with the Medical Examiner's Office for official identification. Marsman's death is now considered a homicide.
On Monday afternoon, police arrested 26-year-old Treyton Alexander Marsman and a 20-year-old man who was a youth at the time of the murder.
Treyton Marsman is charged with second-degree murder, indignity to human remains and obstruction of justice.
The 20-year-old man is charged with accessory after the fact to murder and obstructing justice.
The two accused were scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.
The Youth Criminal Justice Act prohibits the publication of anything that could help identify someone under 18 who has been charged with a crime.
During a press conference Tuesday, Halifax Regional Police Chief Don MacLean thanked Devon Marsman's loved ones and the public for their patience during the "lengthy and complex" investigation.
"It is difficult with any member of our community, but when that missing person is a child, it is even more dramatic," said MacLean. "I promise you, our efforts to find out what happened to Devon have never wavered."
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MacLean said more arrests were expected in the case.
"We also believe there are people who have important information who have not yet spoken to police and it is never too late to come forward," he said.
"This is a sad day for our community, and while it is a positive step forward in the investigation, we know nothing can replace the loss of a loved one."
MacLean confirmed there is a "familiar relationship" between Devon Marsman and Treyton Marsman, but would not elaborate.
Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call police at 902-490-5020.
Aly Thomson is an award-winning journalist based in Halifax who loves helping the people of her home province tell their stories. She is particularly interested in issues surrounding justice, education and the entertainment industry. You can email her with tips and feedback at [email protected].
With files from Blair Rhodes
