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Yukon RCMP provide an update on the April 10, 2025 investigation into the death of a Ross River resident
December 4, 2025
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Watson Lake, Yukon
From: Yukon RCMP
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The Yukon RCMP Major Crimes Unit, with the assistance of Watson Lake RCMP, arrested 50-year-old Ryan Laverdure of Watson Lake, on December 3, 2025. Ryan Laverdure was arrested and charged with offences relating to the death of 26-year-old Skye Dick.
On April 10, 2025, RCMP and Emergency Medical Services were called to a residence in the community of Ross River and located a deceased female. The Yukon Coroner’s Service, Yukon RCMP Forensic Identification Section and Major Crime Unit all responded, and the investigation moved forward.
Ryan Laverdure will appear in court on December 4, 2025, in Watson Lake and faces Criminal Code charges including manslaughter, failing to remain at the scene of an accident, failing to provide the necessities of life, and criminal negligence causing death.
The RCMP would like to extend their continued condolences to the friends and family of Skye Dick.