Halifax police are still investigating the 25-year-old murder of Douglas Keating, asking anyone with information to come forward. Two pedestrians found Keating’s body near the water tower behind 299 Main Ave. in Halifax around 10:50 a.m. on Sept. 2, 2000. Keating died from blunt force trauma, according to a news release from Halifax Regional Police. Officers believe Keating was moved to Main Avenue after he was assaulted elsewhere. He was last seen alive in the Fairview area the night before. Keating’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice for Major Unsolved Crimes program, which offers rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people responsible for major crimes. People can call 1-888-710-9090 to provide information. People can also call police at 902-490-5020. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
