RCMP said Keobo Bear was last seen around January 22, 2024, walking on Pelican Lake First Nation. His disappearance is now being treated as a homicide.

On Thursday May 15th 2025, police announced that 35-year-old Theron Thomas and 30-year-old Ian Carter, both from the same community, are facing one count of manslaughter each.

Carter appeared in court in North Battleford on Wednesday, while Thomas made his appearance the following day.

Bear has not yet been found.