Edmonton police seeks public help to find man connected to suspicious death

Edmonton police are requesting the public's help to find 32-year-old Kendall Desjarlais in connection a suspicious death in west Edmonton on Friday, July 21, 2017. Photo: EPS.

Edmonton police are requesting the public’s assistance to find a man in connection to a suspicious death in west Edmonton Friday.

Investigators are looking to speak to 32-year-old Kendall Desjarlais after the death of 40-year-old James Joel Dunham.

Police said they want to know Desjarlais whereabouts and activities leading up to Dunham’s death around 5:20 a.m. in a residence in the area of 101 Avenue and 153 Street.

EPS advises members of the public not to approach Desjarlais if located, but to contact police immediately.

Police are also asking the public to come forward if they have information about Dunham’s activities leading up to his own death Friday morning.

Anyone with information about this suspicious death is asked to contact Edmonton police at 780-423-4567. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.