Toronto man charged with murder of 63-year-old Sask. First Nation woman – CP24

April 23, 2025

A Toronto man faces a murder charge in connection with the death of a 63-year-old Saskatchewan First Nation woman in North Battleford last fall.

After a months-long investigation into the suspicious death of Pear Benson, a 63-year-old from Red Pheasant First Nation, police arrested 22-year-old Billy Leon at a correctional centre in Manitoba.

Benson was found seriously injured in downtown North Battleford on the night of Oct. 16, 2024, according to a Saskatchewan RCMP news release. Paramedics rushed her to hospital for treatment, where she was later declared dead.

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