On November 3, 2025, at approximately 10:55 pm, Russell RCMP were dispatched to a residence in Binscarth over a concern about an unresponsive female.
Officers attended to the scene immediately and located a 53-year-old female with a life-threatening injury. EMS arrived on scene, and the victim was pronounced deceased a short time later.
The investigation deemed her death to be a homicide.
Russell RCMP, RCMP Major Crime Services, Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST), along with additional support units assisted in the investigation.
On November 6, 2025, police arrested 53-year-old Sheila Mills from Binscarth and charged her with Manslaughter.
The subsequent investigation has determined the two females that were known to each other were involved in a dispute that led to the victim being stabbed.
Mills was remanded until her court date.
Russell RCMP continue to investigate.
