Police believe someone may have information that could assist investigators in determining who is responsible for the death of 20-year-old Donna Marie Kasyon on June 15, 2002.

On that date, police responded to the 3100 block of Laurier Drive for a report of an injured person who had life-threatening stab wounds. Kasyon was transported to hospital where she was pronounced dead. An autopsy later confirmed she was the victim of a homicide.

No one was arrested and the case remains open. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Saskatoon Police directly at (306)975-8300 or submit a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

A copy of the original police news releases from the summer of  2002 are below in bold italics:

July 7, 2002

The Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section has confirmed the death of 20-year-old Donna Marie Kasyon on Saturday, June 15, 2002 as a murder resulting from stab wounds.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in this investigation. Donna Marie Kasyon was seen in the 1900 block of 22nd Street West between 10:00 and 10:30 p.m. Friday June 14. Police are attempting to determine her whereabouts between then and when she was found in the 3100 block of Laurier Drive at 12:45 a.m. Saturday.

Donna Marie Kasyon was 20 years old, indigenous, 5’5” tall, 122 pounds, with brown eyes and shoulder length brown hair done up at the back. Donna Marie Kasyon was wearing a green wrap-around mini skirt with a white button-front sleeveless blouse.

Anyone who may have seen Donna Marie Kasyon on June 14 or 15, and more specifically, in the 3100 block of Laurier Drive, is asked to call the Major Crime Section at 975-8440 or Crime Stoppers at 931-8477.

June 17, 2002

Saskatoon Police Major Crime Section has confirmed the suspicious death of the 20 year-old female that occurred on Saturday, June 15, 2002 is a murder. Police attended in the 3100 block of Laurier Drive at 12:45 a.m., June 15, 2002 after being notified by Saskatoon Transit of an injured woman. The woman was rushed to Royal University Hospital, where she later died as a result of being stabbed in the chest. The name of the woman will not be released until tomorrow, at the request of the family.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in this investigation. It is known that the woman was last seen between 10:30 and 11:00 p.m., Friday, June 14th in the 1900 block of 22nd Street West. Police are trying to determine her whereabouts between then and when she was found at 12:45 a.m. Saturday.

The woman was described as being 20 years old, indigenous, 5’5” in height, 122 pounds, brown eyes, shoulder length brown hair done up at the back, wearing a green wrap-around mini skirt and a white button up sleeveless blouse.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Major Crime Section at 975-8440 or Crime Stoppers at 931-8477.

June 15, 2002

Saskatoon Police Service responded to an injured person in the 3100 block of Laurier Dr.

A 20 yr old female was taken to R.U.H. where she was pronounced dead.

No cause of death is being released at this time pending the outcome of the autopsy later this afternoon.

Foul play is suspected and Major Crimes is investigating.

(Occurrence Number: 02-48886)