Project KARE has evolved considerably since its inception in 2003. It is recognized in the police universe as the model for complex investigations of this nature. During the past year Project KARE has gone through a period of transition which included the development of the Alberta Missing Persons and Unidentified Human Remains (AMPUHR) Project as well as the Historical Homicide Unit (cold case squad.) The Proactive Team continues to actively register high risk persons so that valuable investigational material will be readily available should another homicide occur to a high risk person.

Despite the successful 2^nd Degree Murder prosecution against Thomas SVEKLA in relation to the Theresa INNES homicide and the laying of 1^st Degree Murder charges against Joseph LABOUCAN in the Ellie May MEYER homicide, much work is left to be done.

Project KARE investigators continue to investigate leads, most of which have come from the concerned citizens who want to see justice done in the homicides that Project KARE is mandated to investigate. We recognize that working with our partners and the general public will always be the key to our collective success in achieving our project goals.  

This website was launched in 2005 to provide an interactive avenue where we can provide you with information on our investigations and offer you the opportunity to provide us with your ideas, thoughts and/or tips. This has thus far proven to be a very useful tool. I encourage you to continue to provide us with whatever contribution you can. I am confident that your contribution will help us in our path to success.

Sincerely,

S/Sgt. Terry KOHLHAUSER
Team Commander,
Project KARE