11th anniversary of unsolved Timberlea murder

Posted Apr 19, 2013 09:41:46 AM.

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Halifax RCMP say today marks the 11th year anniversary of the murder of John Francis Alquiros.

Alquiros’ body was found near the Greenhead Road extension, off Highway 103 in Timberlea on April 19, 2002.

RCMP say Alquiros was shot to death in the area, which is popular with hikers and all-terrain vehicles users.

The death of the 32-year-old is part of the provincial government’s Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes program.

The province is offering up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of John Alquiros.

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