News release

New Case in Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program

Justice

NOTE: A photo of James Russell "Rustie" Hall and "Ellen" Giovanna Hall are available at www.gov.ns.ca/just .


Another case was added to Nova Scotia's Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes today, Jan. 13.

The Department of Justice will offer a cash reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible in the double homicide case of James Russell "Rustie" Hall and "Ellen" Giovanna Hall of Barr Settlement, Hants Co.

On the morning of Feb. 26, 2010, Enfield RCMP responded to a 911 call from a family friend who went to pick up Rustie Hall for work. Police found Rustie and Ellen Hall dead inside their home.

"We all share a responsibility to keep our communities safe and I urge anyone with information to please come forward to police," said Justice Minister Ross Landry. "We need the public's help to ensure justice is served and closure is brought to the Hall family."

Anyone with information can call the Department of Justice, Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, toll-free at 1-888-710-9090.

Those who come forward will be expected to provide their name and contact information. They may be called to testify in court. All calls to the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program are recorded.

More information on this and other cases can be found at www.gov.ns.ca/just .

The Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program was launched in October 2006 as another tool for law enforcement to use in solving crime. There are now 63 cases in the program.