Eric Wildman charged for murder in the death of Clifford Joseph
Posted September 10, 2021 12:05 pm.
WINNIPEG (CityNews) – Manitoba RCMP have charged 34-year-old Eric Wildman with first-degree murder in the death of Clifford Joseph.
Wildman was already under investigation in the disappearance of Joseph in early June. He was previously apprehended by RCMP and was being held at the Headingley Correctional Centre with other charges.
Yesterday, #rcmpmb charged Eric Wildman, 34, with First Degree Murder in the homicide of Clifford Joseph, 40, from RM of St. Clements. Joseph reported missing on June 7. His remains found on July 27. Manhunt for Wildman saw him arrested by @OPP_News near Belleville, ON, June 18.
— RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) September 10, 2021
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Manitoba RCMP Superintendent Michael Koppang says it didn’t take long for investigators to determine Joseph’s disappearance was suspicious after he was reported missing on June 7.
“We could not have anticipated at the outset the events that would come next – a manhunt, shots fired at officers, and finally an arrest. Through all of it, our investigators worked tirelessly to find out what happened to Mr. Joseph,” he said.
“We offer Mr. Joseph’s family our sincere condolences on their loss. We hope that by laying this charge, we can offer Mr. Joseph’s family some answers as to what happened to their loved one, and help them find some peace,” said Supt. Koppang.
Wildman is set to appear in court on Sept. 10 in Winnipeg.
Manitoba RCMP also provided a timeline of events surrounding the manhunt for Wildman and the disappearance and death of Joseph.
