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Name released of Moncton woman found dead in garbage bin

The victim has been named in a Moncton homicide that occurred on Feb. 15, 2026, where a body was found in a garbage bin near a walking trail on High Street.

The victim has been named as 39-year-old Melissa Price. Codiac RCMP posted the update to Facebook on March 9, 2026.

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Officers were called to High Street around 12:10 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2026, after reports of a sudden death.

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The investigation was ruled a homicide on Feb. 17, 2026.

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RCMP continue to ask anyone with information to contact the New Brunswick RCMP Major Crime Unit at 1-888-506-RCMP (7267).

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  • Wilfred Fraser is an indigenous multimedia journalist and a graduate from St. Thomas University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He is based in Fredericton. Contact Wilfred at FraserW@radioabl.ca.

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