THUNDER BAY – The hotel that became the site of a murder scene has released an official response regarding the incident.
A woman was arrested and charged early Saturday morning following reports of a murder at the Victoria Inn.
Pauline Cutfeet, 33, of Kichenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation appeared in court Sunday morning to respond to second-degree murder charges in the death of 38-year-old Perry Bois from Fort Hope First Nation.
On Monday morning officials from the Victoria Inn released an official statement to media.
The statement offers condolences to the family of the people involved on behalf of the hotel’s staff and management.
“We send our deepest sympathies to the family and to those in Fort Hope as they deal with this loss in their community,” hotel general manager Raymond Nadeau is quoted saying in the release.
“As the hotel sold close to 50,000 rooms this past year without incident, I believe what happened is not a hotel issue, rather a personal and domestic issue that affects all of us touched by this type of situation.”
The statement goes on to make those affected aware of the VCARS – Victims Crisis Assistance and Referral Services – which offers emotional support and practical assistance to victims of crime and tragedy.
