Deceased’s name released
A forensic autopsy has confirmed the identity of a man whose remains were found July 16 near Watson Lake.
A forensic autopsy has confirmed the identity of a man whose remains were found July 16 near Watson Lake.
Andy Giraudel, 36, was identified through fingerprint and dental comparison.
Travis Dennis, 22, is charged with second-degree murder and committing an indecent act on a body.
Both men were residents of Watson Lake.
There was a publication ban on Giraudel’s name until 9 a.m. today.
Dennis is in custody and will appear in Whitehorse territorial court on Aug. 12.
Comments (6)
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Rod on Jul 28, 2016 at 1:44 pm
Forgive a mistake? Are you nuts Mark? This was not a mistake....jail time would be to good for this A$&ho@e!
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Mark Sanders on Jul 27, 2016 at 1:05 pm
If convicted, a sentence of 3 years? and then back on the streets of Watson Lake?
People should be willing to forgive a mistake?
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Josey Wales on Jul 27, 2016 at 7:36 am
What June said....and your headline?
He did not merely die, he was brutally murdered by an alleged savage.
Why do you as a media outlet desire to sanitize this dreadful deed.
Do you realize you have a role to play informing us of factual events?
I seem to remember a pooch found in a dumpster that was not called illegal dumping, why call the ID confirmation of a man so brutally MURDERED merely deceased?
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MAHell on Jul 26, 2016 at 6:15 pm
Who does such a violent crime without either being mentally ill, drunk or high? I am guessing he must have been under the influence in order to carry out this kind of crime... if not, there was an extreme sicko amongst us. I am not saying that drugs or alcohol is an excuse because many people use and get upset with others but they do not violently kill someone. I can honestly say that I hate drugs and I hate alcohol. I hope that Watson Lake is getting all the resources they can to help everyone that has been affected. The Yukon needs a youth treatment centre and after care centre... period... people have been saying that for years and years...
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Louise D on Jul 26, 2016 at 5:14 pm
Bless our little town, this is sad beyond belief. No one knows what words to say, it's all so shocking. My heart goes out to the Moskaluk/ Giraudel Family, all Andy's friends. Anyone that knew him, liked him. I will miss that beautiful smile you always had since you were a little fella, always polite, upbeat and such a good cook. Rest In Peace Andy, you will be missed by many.
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June Jackson on Jul 26, 2016 at 4:04 pm
So very sad. Rest in Peace Mr. Giraudel