Investigators would like to speak with Kendall Desjarlais, 32, in connection to the death of James Joel Dunham (see photos below). Police are seeking information pertaining to Desjarlais’ current whereabouts and/or his activities leading up to and/or following Dunham’s death early Friday morning. If located, members of the public are urged to not approach Desjarlais, but to contact police directly.
Dunham, 40, was found deceased in a residence near 101 Avenue and 153 Street early Friday morning. Police are also asking members of the public to come forward if they have any information regarding the activities of the deceased leading up to his death Friday morning around 5:20 a.m.
Anyone with information about this suspicious death is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.
Note: Every investigation is evaluated on a case by case basis. The EPS has decided to release the names of the deceased and a person of interest in this investigation for the following reasons: it serves an investigative purpose.
Person of Interest:
Kendall Desjarlais, 32
Deceased:
James Joel Dunham, 40