They've certainly shown a good level of concentration. Lake Laberge storyteller murdered By Richard Mostyn Yukon News Reporter Whitehorse RCMP have arrested a suspect in the murder of Susan Catherine Klassen. A man is in custody facing second-degree murder charges, said Cpl. Police would not disclose his name. The cause of death is being withheld pending an autopsy.
Police have yet to determine a motive.
No other details are being released at this time because police do not want to jeopardize their case, said Baker. Klassen is the Yukon's fifth murder in the last 14 months. A director of the Yukon International Storytelling Festival, she was instrumental in choosing the people who would spin yarns at Rotary Peace Park every year. People associated with the festival were stunned by Klassen's death. We gave each other a quick hug and exchanged quick words.