May 17, 2012, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia…Nova Scotia Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the New Glasgow Police Service (NGPS) announced today they have laid charges in the murder of Amber Kirwan.
“Today, we are able to announce we have arrested and charged Christopher Alexander Falconer with Kidnaping and First Degree Murder in connection with the homicide of Amber Kirwan,” said RCMP Superintendent Darrell Beaton, District Policing Officer for Northeast Nova Scotia.
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16th, police arrested 29-year-old Christopher Alexander Falconer of Heathbell, N.S. He was arrested at Dorchester Institution in New Brunswick and will be appearing in Pictou Provincial Court today at 10:30 a.m.
Amber Kirwan was reported missing to police on October 9th, 2011. Following an intense investigation and search that involved multiple agencies and members of the public, police discovered Amber’s remains on November 5th, 2011 in a wooded lot in Heathbell, Pictou County.
“Today’s charges are the result of a lengthy and thorough investigation using a wide variety of modern day investigative techniques and forensic science technology,” said Supt. Beaton. “We hope that today’s arrest is a step forward in the healing process for Amber’s family and the entire community.”
The investigative team utilized all available resources from the New Glasgow Police Service, the local RCMP detachments in Pictou County and a range of specialized units from across the province and beyond.
“Amber’s murder was a shocking and senseless tragedy that impacted our entire community,” said Chief Delaney Chisholm of the New Glasgow Police Service. “The outpouring of support from citizens of New Glasgow and surrounding areas has been overwhelming.”
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the New Glasgow Police Service thank the public and the media for their assistance and continued support throughout the investigation. We cannot overemphasize the importance of community involvement in solving crimes.
Source: Release
