New Case in Rewards for Unsolved Crimes Program

Another case in Nova Scotia's Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program was announced, today, July 24.

The Department of Justice will offer cash rewards of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for the following case:

• Harold James "Buster" Slaunwhite of Dominion, Cape Breton Co., homocide.

Mr. Slaunwhite, a veteran of the Second World War, was last seen on Sept. 9, 2006. He was found murdered in his home on Sept. 10, 2006.

More information surrounding the homicide case of Mr. Slaunwhite, and other cases, can be found at the Department of Justice website at www.gov.ns.ca/just/divisions/polvs/rewards .

People with information about this case can call toll free 1-888-710-9090.

This is the first case submitted by the Cape Breton Regional Police.

Justice Minister Murray Scott said he hopes the program will encourage people with relevant information to come forward.

Those who do come forward with information will be expected to provide their name and contact information. In addition, they may be called to testify in court. All calls to the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program will be traced and recorded.

The Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program was launched in October 2006 as another tool for law enforcement to use in solving crime.