Date Published: 2015-04-16

Province: Nova Scotia

Police Agency: Cape Breton Regional Police

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Opening Comments: This case deals with the many questions that have been raised regarding the death of Clayton Miller in the 25 years since the weekend of May 4 to 6, 1990. The circumstances of the incident begin with many youths attending an outdoor party in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, on the evening of May 4, and end when Clayton’s body was found on the afternoon of May 6in a stream near an area known as the “Nest” in New Waterford, Nova Scotia. It is hoped this report can help bring clarity to those many questions that have circulated for so long. This investigation was commenced in late October, 2014as a result of information received from the RCMP that suggested a member of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service (CBRPS), Cst. Darren Drinovz, may have information regarding this matter that had not been disclosed. If the information was true it could mean that current police officers were parties to an ongoing and current conspiracy to obstruct justice. In order to …

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