RCMP with help from their Serious Crime Unit have charged 51-year-old Russell Gordon McDiarmid of Fisher Branch, MB with the 2nd degree murder of 33-year-old Nancy Swenty, also of Fisher.  There's a Canada-wide arrest warrant out for McDiarmid, described as white with balding brown hair, brown eyes, about 5’11” and weighing around 169 lbs. McDiarmid is possibly armed and may be traveling in a stolen 2006 grey Ford Ranger pick-up truck.  He's originally from BC and may have left Manitoba.  Airdrie RCMP Cst. Francine Hennelly says if you see a man you think may be McDiarmid, don't approach him -  just call your local RCMP detachment.

Nancy Swenty was reported missing by her mother on July 28 after she failed to show up for work that morning.  On July 31st, her 1990 Chevrolet pick-up truck was located in the Fraserwood area of Manitoba.  On August 28th, her body was found near Poplarfield, MB.  If you see a man who matches this picture, and wish to remain anonymous,  call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS).