RCMP in Manitoba have connected the death of a 37-year-old Brandon man in October to a grey 2007 Honda Accord with a Saskatchewan licence plate.

In early October, police responded to a rural area just outside of Brandon and found human remains. RCMP say investigators worked closely with a Forensic Anthropologist and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to identify the remains and determine the cause of death. In January, the remains were identified to be James Vernon Giesbrecht, who was reported missing in December of 2022.

His death is being investigated as a homicide. RCMP say the grey 2007 Honda Accord was stolen from Regina, and they are looking for more information about where it might be.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP.