Files: 21-3277, 21-4637, 21-4638, 21-4644
Update #4: April 22, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
The Saint John Police have made a third arrest in relation to the death of Courtney MacKenzie.
On April 21, 2026, a 37-year-old female was arrested for being an accessory after the fact and for improperly interfering with human remains. Additionally, she was arrested for forcible confinement, robbery, assault causing bodily harm, and theft involving another female victim.
The 37-year-old female was released on an undertaking with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court on July 27, 2026.
Together, a safe, secure, healthy community
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Update #3: April 21, 2026, at 3:50 p.m.
As a result of a lengthy and complex investigation by the Saint John Police Major Crime Unit, two arrests have been made in relation to the death of Courtney MacKenzie and previous incidents where she was the victim.
On April 21, 2026, a 40-year-old male was arrested for being an accessory after the fact and for improperly interfering with human remains.
On April 21, 2026, a 39-year-old male was arrested for manslaughter, improperly interfering with human remains, kidnapping, forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, and assault. Additionally, he was arrested for robbery, forcible confinement, and assault with a weapon for an incident involving another female victim.
The 39-year-old male appeared in Provincial Court this afternoon. He remains in custody and is scheduled to return to court on May 19, 2026.
The 40-year-old male will be released on an undertaking with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
“Courtney MacKenzie was not just a name on a file folder; she was a vibrant young woman whose life was taken far too soon. The members of the Saint John Police never gave up on getting justice for her, her family, and friends. Our relentless pursuit of truth and due process have culminated in the arrest of two individuals. My hope is Courtney, her family, and our community can rest a little easier tonight knowing that the Saint John Police will remain ever vigilant in keeping our community safe and secure.” Chief R. M. Bruce
The Saint John Police would like to thank the public for their patience and assistance throughout these investigations.
Together, a safe, secure, healthy community
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Update: April 28, 2023 at 1:37 p.m.
The Saint John Police have arrested a 34-year-old woman for improperly interfering with human remains in connection with the investigation into the death of Courtney MacKenzie.
The woman was also arrested in connection with four other ongoing police investigations. She was subsequently released from custody on an undertaking with a number of conditions, including to return to court on July 25, 2023, and October 4, 2023.
A 36-year-old man was also arrested and later released without charges at this time.
Again, the Saint John Police would like to thank the family and public for their patience during this lengthy and complex investigation.
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Update: September 1, 2021, 2:30 p.m.
Saint John Police Force’s Major Crime Unit continues to investigate the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of Courtney MacKenzie, found deceased on May 11th, 2021, at a residence on Victoria Street, in the North End of Saint John, New Brunswick.
Currently, the Major Crime Unit is investigating indignity to a dead human body. Homicide has not been ruled out.
The investigation continues to evolve as investigators are diligently interviewing witnesses, reviewing physical and electronic records, as well as collecting and analyzing forensic evidence.
Saint John Police Force would like to thank the family and public for their patience as investigations of this nature are often complex and lengthy.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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