**** HRP Media Release
Police continue to investigate the murder of Shelley Denise Connors
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the murder of Shelley Denise Connors and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.
Shelley, who was 17 years old at the time, went missing from her home on Drysdale Road in Halifax on May 29, 1993. She was reported missing to police the following day. On June 1, she was found deceased in a wooded area near the Spryfield Lions Rink, at 25 Drysdale Road.
Investigators believe that there are people who have information that could help solve Shelley’s murder. We hope that the passage of time will encourage them to do the right thing and come forward with what they know. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation. Investigators ask anyone with information about Shelley’s murder to contact police.
Shelley’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided.
