Kenneth Courtorielle, 35, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 in St. Albert with the assistance of RCMP. He has been charged with second degree murder in the death of Billie Johnson, 30, who was reported missing on Dec. 28, 2020. Courtorielle and Johnson were known to each other.
“Courtorielle has been a person of interest since the beginning of this investigation,” says S/Sgt Colin Leathem, EPS Homicide Section. “Following an extensive investigation, Homicide Section has compiled overwhelming evidence based on forensics, witness interviews, and information about Billie herself – including how engaged and connected to others she was, and how very out of character her disappearance was – to conclude that she is, unfortunately, deceased, and that Kenneth Courtorielle is responsible for her death.”
Homicide Section continues to search for Johnson’s body, and is asking rural landowners in the areas surrounding Edmonton to check their properties and contact police immediately at 780-423-4567 if they notice anything suspicious. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.