Search underway in Siksika Nation for evidence related to missing Calgary woman believed to be murdered

Calgary police say Tammie Doreen Howard, commonly known as 'Irish', who hasn't been seen since Christmas Eve, 2016, is believed to have been murdered. (Courtesy: Calgary Police Service)

By CityNews Staff

Posted Aug 6, 2022 3:48 pm.

Last Updated Aug 6, 2022 3:54 pm.

Calgary police say they believe they know the location of new evidence related to the disappearance six years ago of Tammie Doreen Howard.

Howard, also known as “Irish,” was last seen in December 2016. She was reported missing by her family four months later.

Calgary police say they believe she was the victim of homicide.

Investigators say evidence related to her death may be located east of Calgary.

A search was conducted on Siksika Nation on Saturday. Calgary police, Gleichen RCMP and others were part of the search.

Related Article: Missing Calgary woman believed to be murdered

Police say the investigation into the woman’s murder is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Calgary police at 403-266-1234 or crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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