Jason MacCullough homicide still unsolved 26 years later

Jason MacCullough’s body was found on a paved path between 100 and 104 Pinecrest Drive in Dartmouth around 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 28, 1999. (Halifax Regional Police)

Halifax police say they continue to investigate the unsolved homicide of Jason MacCullough.

MacCullough was found dead on a paved path in Dartmouth, N.S., around 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 28, 1999.

Investigators believe the 19-year-old was passing through the area between 100 and 104 Pinecrest Drive while walking home.

The path was a well-known short-cut between the buildings.

Police say there is no indication that MacCullough was involved in any type of criminal activity and his death was a random act.

Halifax Regional Police says its integrated criminal investigation division continues to investigate the case.

“Investigators believe there were several people in the area at the time of the homicide and strongly believe there were witnesses to the crime. Police continue to urge these people to come forward and share anything that they remember about this day, no matter how small the detail,” police said in a news release to mark the 26th anniversary of the crime.

“Even the smallest piece of information could progress the investigation.”

MacCullough’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information for specific major unsolved crimes.

Police continue to ask anyone with information on the case to call them at 902-490-5020 or the rewards program at 1-888-710-9090.

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