News release
Update #2 - Manitoba Major Crime Services and Powerview RCMP investigating double homicide
October 22, 2025
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Victoria Beach, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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The Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services unit has been leading the investigation surrounding the double homicide of a 29-year-old male, and 41-year-old female, that occurred on June 20, 2025, in Victoria Beach.
After a lengthy investigation, our officers along with assistance from RCMP officers in British Columbia and Nova Scotia, were able to arrest two males.
On October 7, 2025, the Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services and the British-Columbia RCMP officers arrested a 28-year-old male in Abbotsford for 2nd degree Murder.
Mitchell Johanson, from Grand Marais, has been remanded in custody and returned to Manitoba pending court.
On October 22, 2025, the Manitoba and the Nova-Scotia RCMP Major Crime Services arrested a 31-year-old male in New Minas for 2nd degree Murder.
Nathoniel More-Harrison from the Rural Municipality of St Clements has been arrested, charged and will be returned to Manitoba for court.
“These homicides have deeply affected two grieving families, countless loved ones, and created concern for so many residents in the Victoria Beach area. We thank everyone for their understanding, patience, and their trust in our officers as they worked incredibly hard to find the people responsible,” said Staff Sergeant Sean Grunewald, Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services.
“The strength of the RCMP is that we have colleagues and specialized resources across the country. These investigational supports were essential throughout this investigation, and we thank both the British-Columbia and Nova Scotia RCMP for their assistance.”